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New figures show that ndustrial production in the euro zone rose 1% in November compared to October

Euro zone output stronger than expected in November

Euro zone industrial output was higher than expected in November, underlining the strong economic momentum of the single currency area that is enjoying its fastest growth in a decade.

Business • 11 Jan 18

German industrial output increased by 2.6% on the month in August

German industrial output posts biggest surge since 2011

German industrial production jumped more than expected in August, posting its biggest monthly increase in more than six years.

Business • 09 Oct 17

Production of durable consumer goods, such as cars, rose by 0.7% in July

Corporate investment lifts euro zone industry output

Euro zone industrial production rebounded slightly in July after a steep fall in June, driven mostly by corporate investment and durable consumer goods, official data released today showed.

Business • 13 Sep 17

The top 50 industrial enterprises represented more than 80% of the total value of products manufactured and sold in Ireland in last year

Top 10 industrial firms account for half of sales - CSO

The top-ten companies in the sector accounted for nearly half of all industrial production in 2016, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 27 Jul 17

The value of sterling fell after weaker than expected UK industrial production figures

Weak data sets sterling up for worst week in a month

Sterling was set for its worst week in four after below-forecast output and trade data capped a run of downbeat readings of Britain's economy,

Business • 07 Jul 17

Industrial production in the euro zone rose by 0.5% in April from March while employment levels revised upwards

Euro zone industry output up, employment at new record

Euro zone industrial output grew in April and employment rose in the first quarter of the year to reach a record high.

Business • 14 Jun 17

Chinese industrial production output rose 6.5% from a year ago

China factory output rises in May, officials cautious

Output by Chinese factories and workshops topped expectations in May, but officials warned of lingering "unstable and uncertain factors" at home and abroad that could pose a threat.

Business • 14 Jun 17

The UK economy slowed sharply in the first three months of 2017

Even before new political chaos, UK economy was limping

The UK economy appeared to be struggling to pick up pace even before today's inconclusive election result, with industrial output rising less than expected in April after a poor start to 2017.

Business • 09 Jun 17

New figures show that German industrial production fell by less than expected in March

German industrial output points to solid growth

German industrial production fell by less than expected in March and trade proved resilient, supporting robust growth expectations for the first quarter.

Business • 09 May 17

New figures show that industrial production in the euro zone fell by 0.3% from January, but rose by 1.2% year-on-year

Euro zone industry output falls in February

Euro zone industrial output declined in February, mainly due a sharp drop of energy production, dampening prospects for robust economic growth after bullish sentiment indicators.

Business • 11 Apr 17

Industrial production in the 'traditional' sector rose by 0.5% in February on an annual basis

Big falls in industrial production in February - CSO

New provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office show that industrial production slowed by 16.2% in February compared to January.

Business • 05 Apr 17

Euro zone industrial production in September decreased by 0.8% during the month

Euro zone industry output falls less than expected

Euro zone industrial production fell by less than expected in September, driven down mostly by a steep drop in the output of durable goods, such as cars or fridges, the European Union statistics office said today.

Business • 14 Nov 16

The modern sector showed a monthly decrease in production of 23.1% for August and an annual decrease of 12.7% compared with August 2015

Manufacturing production drops by 13.7% in August

Production for manufacturing industries fell by 13.7% between July and August, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 05 Oct 16

On an annual basis production for July increased by 7.4% when compared with the same month last year

Manufacturing production rose 4% in July - CSO

Production across manufacturing sectors rose by 4% between June and July, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 05 Sep 16

The decline was driven by a 12.4% drop in the refining sector

French industrial production falls 0.8% in June

French industrial production unexpectedly fell 0.8% in June from May, figures from the INSEE official statistics agency showed, due largely to a decline in refinery activity during nationwide strikes.

Business • 10 Aug 16

Euro zone industrial production rose more than expected in April

Euro zone industry output rebounds in April

Euro zone industrial production rebounded in April on a monthly basis after two consecutive falls, new figures show.

Business • 14 Jun 16

Chinese retail sales up by 10.1% in April

China's economic growth eases in April

China's key economic indicators moderated in April from the previous month, official figures showed over the weekend.

Business • 16 May 16

Industrial production in the euro zone was 0.8% lower in February than in January

Euro zone industry output drops more than expected

Euro zone industrial production decreased by more than expected in February after a strong January, new figures show.

Business • 13 Apr 16

German industrial production contracted by 0.5% in February

German industrial production slips in February

German industrial production declined in February, but not as sharply as expected, weighed down by falling activity in the manufacturing and energy sectors, the economy ministry said today.

Business • 06 Apr 16

Industrial production in the euro zone fell by 0.7% in November compared to October

Euro zone industry output sees sharp decline

Euro zone industrial production fell by more than expected in November and by the steepest amount in more than a year, new figures show.

Business • 13 Jan 16

Eurostat data showed that industrial production in the euro zone grew 0.6% month-on-month in October

Euro zone industry output rises more than expected

Euro zone industrial production increased by more than expected in October, mainly thanks to an improved output of capital and durable consumer goods.

Business • 14 Dec 15

Production for the country's manufacturing industries was almost 4% higher in October than in September

Industrial production up by 3.9% in October

The volume of manufacturing output rose in October, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 04 Dec 15

Euro zone output of non-durable consumer goods, including food, declined by 1% in September

Euro zone industrial production down in September

Euro zone industrial production shrunk by more than expected in September compared to August, mainly due to a sharp fall in the output of consumer goods.

Business • 12 Nov 15

Industrial production in Ireland grew at a rapid pace in June when compared to last year - but was down month-on-month

Irish industrial production surges ahead of EU

Ireland’s industrial production surged ahead of other European Union countries in June when compared to the same month of 2014, according to figures from Eurostat.

Business • 12 Aug 15

The pace of growth in China's economy has continued to slow during 2015

Chinese industrial production behind expectations

Industrial production in China rose 6% year-on-year in July, the government has said, far below market expectations for the world's second-largest economy.