Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.2% in September, more than offsetting August's decline (-0.1%), as goods-producing industries drove the increase for the second time in three months.
Goods-producing industries increased 0.6% in September, largely driven by higher activity in the manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, services-producing industries edged up 0.1%. Overall, 10 industrial sectors increased in September.
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