WASHINGTON, D.C. — US industrial production fell sharply in July, the Federal Reserve (Fed) said on Thursday, pointing to a larger-than-expected impact from Hurricane Beryl.

The news is likely to add to calls for the Fed to cut its key lending rate from a two-decade high next month, as its long-running campaign against inflation continues to percolate through to the broader economy.

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