U.S. industrial production strengthened in September 2026, rising 0.7% month-over-month, according to data updated on 16 October 2026. The increase marks a clear improvement from August 2026, when output was flat at 0.0% compared with the previous month.
The figures, measured on a month-over-month basis, show that industrial activity regained momentum after a stagnant August. The latest reading indicates that factories, mines, and utilities contributed more to overall production in September, reversing the pause seen in late summer and potentially signaling a firmer footing for the industrial side of the U.S. economy.
