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The article discusses slowed economic growth in the U.S. as of mid-May 2015 and whether the U.S. central bank the Federal Reserve, also called The Fed, would raise short-term interest rates. According to the article, The Fed reported that U.S. industrial production contracted in April 2015, and a consumer sentiment index taken by the University of Michigan indicated that consumer confidence had dropped.

The author discusses potential economic implications of the reported weakening of U.S. productivity for the U.S. Federal Reserve System.

The article reports that industrial production increased by 0.8 percent in December 2010, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve.

This article reports on the increase in U.S. consumer prices in August 2009 amid surging energy costs. The expansion of the manufacturing sector led to a 0.8% increase in industrial production, according to the Federal Reserve. A 0.4% increase in the consumer price index can be attributed to the increase in gasoline prices. Particular focus is given to analysts' outlook on consumer prices. The unemployment rate and tight credit are some of the factors that influence consumer prices.

The article reports that production in U.S. industries posted an increase in October 2008 after a big dip caused by hurricanes and labor unrest. Allegedly, weak industrial production still persists. According to the Federal Reserve, October 2008 registered an increase of 1.3% over September 2008 performance. The drop of 3.7% in September 2008 was noted to be the largest since the 5% in February 1946. Economist Abiel Reinhart at J. P. Morgan Chase said that the rate of decline in the industrial sector is intensifying as well as the overall U.S. economy.

The article reports the 1.1% decrease in U.S. industrial production considered as the largest decline in three years. The automotive industry posted an 11.9% drop in manufacture of motor vehicles and parts while capacity reflected a 78.7% slide. The U.S. Federal Reserve announced that there was a 0.1% increase in July 2008.