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2026.04.1613:15:00UTC+00U.S. Industrial Production Slips 0.5% in March, Reversing February Gain

U.S. industrial production declined by 0.5% in March 2026 compared with the previous month, according to data updated on 16 April 2026. The setback follows a modest 0.2% month-over-month increase recorded in February 2026, signaling a reversal in short-term momentum for the industrial sector.

The figures are based on month-over-month comparisons, with the current reading measuring the change from February to March, while the previous indicator reflected the change from January to February. The move from positive growth to contraction suggests a weakening in industrial activity as the first quarter drew to a close, and may prompt closer scrutiny of upcoming data for signs of whether this decline is temporary or the start of a more prolonged slowdown.

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