Industrial production gets short-lived boost from cars, but U.S. manufacturers still depressed - MarketWatch
1. Industrial production rose 0.8% in August, surpassing predictions. 2. Automobile sector drove gains; overall manufacturing remains weak. 3. Capacity utilization increased to 78.0%, still below long-term average. 4. Boeing faces strike risks that may impact production levels. 5. Declining interest rates may eventually support manufacturing growth.