US manufacturing output posts biggest gain in 11 months in January

Manufacturing Output Posts Strongest Gain in a Year

U.S. factory output increased by the most since early last year in the wake of firmer-than-expected equipment orders at the end of 2025, adding to evidence of newfound momentum for manufacturers.

US manufacturing output posts biggest gain in 11 months in January

U.S. factory production increased by the most in 11 months in January, offering hope for a manufacturing sector that has been squeezed by import tariffs and high interest rates.

U.S. Manufacturing Gains Momentum As Factory Output Hits One-Year High

The U.S. factory output posted its strongest monthly gain in nearly a year in January, signaling early signs of recovery in the manufacturing sector, according to data from the Federal Reserve. Manufacturing production rose 0.6 percent, beating expectations and marking the largest increase since February 2025. Output was flat in December and is now up 2.4 percent from a year earlier.The rebound comes as manufacturers continue to navigate higher …

US factory output surges by most in nearly a year

Manufacturing has been hobbled by Trump’s tariffs, which business leaders say have raised costs for factories and consumers.

U.S. manufacturing output posts biggest gain in 11 months in January

Manufacturing output rose 0.6% last month, the largest gain since February 2025.

US factory output beats expectations on manufacturing uptick

US industrial production rose more than analysts expected in January, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday, with manufacturing output seeing its biggest gain in nearly a year. For now, last month's "0.6 percent increase in manufacturing output was the largest since February 2025, with widespread gains across industry groups," the Fed said Wednesday.