TRADING GLOSSARY
Industrial production
Industrial production measures changes in the volume of output from industrial sectors, typically manufacturing, mining and utilities. It is commonly published as an index and helps indicate changes in economic activity, although its coverage varies by country.
EXAMPLE
In a hypothetical release, an industrial production index rises from 100 to 102, indicating a 2% increase in measured output over the comparison period.
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