The Big Four Recession Indicators: Industrial Production

Published on May 15, 2026

Industrial production rose more than expected in April, increasing 0.7% after a 0.3% decline in March. This was higher than the expected 0.3% growth and marks a 1.4% increase compared to one year ago.

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