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. The manufacturing sector led the overall growth with a 1.6% expansion in September as durable-goods and non-durable-goods manufacturing industries grew. Durable-goods manufacturing industries rose 2.1% ... (full story)