Manufacturing Reports

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Manufacturing ReportsIf businesses are manufacturing a lot of things, then they are probably optimistic that there are markets for what they are making, meaning the economy is growing.Economic indicators related to manufacturing include:

• The Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve measures the output as compared to the capacity of manufacturing industries.
• And, a report on shipments, inventories, and orders that is designed to give an indication of demand for manufactured items.
• Durable goods orders. This measure reflects new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for delivery of long-lasting manufactured good. This report provides insight into the supply chain that drives production.