US Manufacturing Surges Amid AI Boom and Iran War Risks

U.S. factory production recorded its largest 14-month increase in April, driven by motor vehicles and AI tech demand. However, potential supply chain disruptions from the ongoing conflict with Iran threaten to undermine this manufacturing growth.

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-manufacturing-output-accelerates-auto-production-april-2026-05-15/

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