The American industrial production fell 0.2% monthly in May After rising 0.1% in April (rise reviewed from the previous 0%), as reported by the United States Federal Reserve. The data disappoints market expectations, as an increase of 0.1%was expected.
According to the statement, manufacturing production increased 0.1 % in May, driven by an increase of 4.9 % in the motor vehicles and auto parts index; The manufacturing index, excluding motor vehicles and auto parts, fell 0.3%. The mining index also increased.
For its part, the capacity for use has decreased to 77.4% in May from 77.7% in April, registering its lowest level in six months, specifically since last November. The figure is below the forecast to remain at 77.7% of the previous month.
Dollar reaction
The dollar index (DXY) has fallen behind the data, sliding around 98.10. At the time of writing, the green ticket moves around 98.15 points, plane in the day.
Economic indicator
Industrial Production (MOM)
The Federal Reserve It is responsible for publishing the industrial production data. It shows the production volume of US industries. A growing trend is considered inflationary and could anticipate future increases in interest rates. If the growth of industrial production is higher than the market consensus, this could be bullish for the dollar, while a growth lower than expectations would be bassist.
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Last publication: Mar Jun 17, 2025 13:15
Frequency: Monthly
Current: -0.2%
Dear: 0.1%
Previous: 0%
Fountain: Federal Reserve
Source: Fx Street
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