Production Probably Unchanged as Storms Shut Plants

 

The gains in industrial production from July through January represent the longest stretch of increases since the nine months through January 1998. This is good news for the economy and continued recovery. - Photo Courtesy of Adriana Sasson

Blizzards on the East Coast and harsh weather in other parts of the U.S. probably slowed factory production in February, marking a temporary setback in the recovery, economists said before reports today.

Manufacturers this month will probably make up for the disruptions as companies strive to stabilize inventories and exports climb, even as the outlook for homebuilders remains dim as foreclosures mount.

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