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Business/Oct 17, 2026

US industrial output rises 0.7% in September as utilities strengthen and quarterly manufacturing growth slows

US industrial output rose 0.7% in September, but third-quarter growth was slower than in the second quarter. Electric and gas utilities strengthened, vehicle production fell and semiconductors continued growing. Manufacturing utilization remained below its long-run average, while preliminary estimates and November revisions limit firm conclusions.