| Actual | Previous | Revised | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year over Year | 10.29% | 8.85% | 8.81% |
Highlights
Annual growth of industrial production accelerated from a slightly slower revised 8.81 percent in October to 10.29 percent in November.
The pick up was led by manufacturing where the rate climbed from 9.3 percent to 10.73 percent and was further boosted by a slower decline in electricity and gas supply (minus 0.54 percent after minus 2.5 percent).
On the month, overall goods production increased 2.92 percent, easily more than reversing October's 1.35 percent drop.
The pick up was led by manufacturing where the rate climbed from 9.3 percent to 10.73 percent and was further boosted by a slower decline in electricity and gas supply (minus 0.54 percent after minus 2.5 percent).
On the month, overall goods production increased 2.92 percent, easily more than reversing October's 1.35 percent drop.
Definition
The industrial production index measures changes in the volume of industrial production with respect to the base year. The index charts the growth in production of each major industry and of the manufacturing sector. Industrial Production measures the physical output of the nation's factories, mines, and utilities. Factories manufacture various products, and the industrial production indexes have been prepared as a comprehensive indicator of wide-ranging production activities for such products and are regarded as some of the most important among economic indexes.
Description
Investors want to keep their finger on the pulse of the economy because it usually dictates how various types of investments will perform. The stock market likes to see healthy economic growth because that translates to higher corporate profits. The bond market prefers more subdued growth that won't lead to inflationary pressures. By tracking economic data such as industrial production, investors will know what the economic backdrop is for these markets and their portfolios.
Industrial production provides key industry data for export-dependent economies. It is highly sensitive to the business cycle and can often predict future changes in employment, earnings and income. For these reasons industrial production is considered a reliable leading indicator that conveys information about the overall health of the economy. This report has a big influence on market behavior. In any given month, one can see whether capital goods or consumer goods are growing more rapidly. Detailed data in the report shows which sectors of the economy are growing and which are not.
Industrial production provides key industry data for export-dependent economies. It is highly sensitive to the business cycle and can often predict future changes in employment, earnings and income. For these reasons industrial production is considered a reliable leading indicator that conveys information about the overall health of the economy. This report has a big influence on market behavior. In any given month, one can see whether capital goods or consumer goods are growing more rapidly. Detailed data in the report shows which sectors of the economy are growing and which are not.
