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2026.06.1513:15:00UTC+00U.S. Industrial Production Growth Accelerates to 1.67% in May 2026

U.S. industrial production strengthened in May 2026, with year-over-year output rising 1.67%, up from a 1.37% increase recorded in April 2026. The latest figures, updated on 15 June 2026, point to a modest acceleration in industrial activity compared with the same period a year earlier.

The data are calculated on a year-over-year basis, meaning the May 2026 reading reflects the change in industrial production relative to May 2025, while April’s figure compares output to April 2025. The improvement from April to May suggests a gradual firming in industrial conditions, as manufacturers and producers continue to expand output at a slightly faster pace than earlier in the spring.

While the gain remains moderate, the uptick in May adds to evidence of steady, if not spectacular, momentum in the U.S. industrial sector as mid-2026 progresses. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this acceleration can be sustained in the second half of the year.

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