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U.S. Business Equipment Output Jumps 6.6% as Manufacturing Gains Momentum

U.S. manufacturing gains momentum as business equipment output rises 6.6%, with industrial gearbox and motor equipment.

Industrial production rose again in July, with durable manufacturing and business equipment showing particular strength—but relatively low capacity utilization suggests plants still have room to expand before widespread capacity constraints emerge. U.S. manufacturing output increased 0.2% in July 2026, while production of durable goods climbed 0.7%, according to new data released August 18 by the … Read more