American industry had a second straight monthly...

American industry had a second straight monthly decline in operating rates in March despite a rebound at auto plants, according to a government report. The Federal Reserve said U.S. factories, mines and utilities operated at 82.3% of capacity last month, down from an operating rate of 82.4% in February. U.S. factories had operated at 82.6% of capacity in January, the highest level in more than eight years.