= recessions
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Industrial Production Chart
This chart shows the year-over-year change in Industrial Production, in relation to the S&P 500. Industrial Production measures output from the US manufacturing base. High Production signifies a strong, vibrant economy, and can stimulate a bullish stock market.Note the falloff in Industrial Production during recessionary times.