The U.S. manufacturing sector lost momentum in August as factory output declined for the first time in eight months, highlighting a growing divide between technology-oriented industries and the broader manufacturing economy.
Data centers, not consumers, are driving manufacturing growth
Factory output declines for first time in eight months
CoStar Analytics
September 23, 2026 | 5:55 P.M.
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