Manufacturing rose for fifth straight month in March, but economists see tough times ahead - MarketWatch
1. Industrial production fell 0.3% in March, worse than expected decline. 2. Manufacturing sector showed a 0.3% growth, but outlook remains pessimistic. 3. Utilities output dropped 5.8%, negatively impacting overall production figures. 4. ISM manufacturing new orders index fell to 45.2, lowest in two years. 5. Economist forecasts suggest tough near-term conditions for U.S. industry.