U.S. industrial production increased 0.3% in January, with manufacturing contributing most of the gain, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization report.
Durable goods output—including machinery and fabricated metals—helped drive the increase. Capacity utilization also edged higher, moving closer to its long-term historical average.
While growth remains modest, the data suggests manufacturing activity continues to stabilize. For mattress manufacturers and suppliers, trends in durable goods production can influence availability of steel, machinery, and other inputs tied to bedding manufacturing.
Sources: Federal Reserve
