Manufacturing grows for just second time in 8 months Manufacturing activity grew for just the second time in eight months in January amid greater certainty around Brexit and signs that a slowdown in euro zone economic activity may be bottoming out. Business • 03 Feb 20
Manufacturing grows for just second time in 8 months Manufacturing activity grew for just the second time in eight months in January amid greater certainty around Brexit and signs that a slowdown in euro zone economic activity may be bottoming out. Business • 03 Feb 20
Manufacturing sector contracts for fourth month Factory activity shrank for the fourth successive month in September and is stuck around levels posted in July and August as a global manufacturing slowdown and Brexit uncertainty weigh on demand. Business • 01 Oct 19
Manufacturing sector contracts for fourth month Factory activity shrank for the fourth successive month in September and is stuck around levels posted in July and August as a global manufacturing slowdown and Brexit uncertainty weigh on demand. Business • 01 Oct 19
Manufacturing growth slowest since aftermath of Brexit The country's manufacturing sector grew in April at the slowest rate since the aftermath of Britain's vote to leave the EU, a survey showed today. Business • 01 May 19
Manufacturing growth slowest since aftermath of Brexit The country's manufacturing sector grew in April at the slowest rate since the aftermath of Britain's vote to leave the EU, a survey showed today. Business • 01 May 19
German manufacturing contracts for third month in a row German manufacturing contracted further in March, a survey showed today, compounding fears that unresolved trade disputes are exacerbating a slowdown in Europe's biggest economy. Business • 22 Mar 19
German manufacturing contracts for third month in a row German manufacturing contracted further in March, a survey showed today, compounding fears that unresolved trade disputes are exacerbating a slowdown in Europe's biggest economy. Business • 22 Mar 19
Euro zone February factory growth slams into reverse Euro zone manufacturing activity went into reverse for the first time in over five years last month as trade war worries, slowing global growth and Britain's imminent departure from the European Union hit demand. Business • 01 Mar 19
Euro zone February factory growth slams into reverse Euro zone manufacturing activity went into reverse for the first time in over five years last month as trade war worries, slowing global growth and Britain's imminent departure from the European Union hit demand. Business • 01 Mar 19
Manufacturing growth hits lowest level in 2 years - PMI Manufacturing growth slowed to its lowest level in over two years in January in one of the first signs that Brexit and a loss of momentum globally may start to hurt the booming economy, a new survey showed today. Business • 01 Feb 19
Manufacturing growth hits lowest level in 2 years - PMI Manufacturing growth slowed to its lowest level in over two years in January in one of the first signs that Brexit and a loss of momentum globally may start to hurt the booming economy, a new survey showed today. Business • 01 Feb 19
Manufacturing growth slows in December - PMI Irish manufacturing activity eased as the year drew to a close, with output, new orders and employment growth all slowing, according to the latest report on the sector. Business • 02 Jan 19
Manufacturing growth slows in December - PMI Irish manufacturing activity eased as the year drew to a close, with output, new orders and employment growth all slowing, according to the latest report on the sector. Business • 02 Jan 19
Manufacturing growth falls back in September - PMI The country's manufacturing sector gave up some momentum in September as the rate of growth of new orders moderated, a new survey shows. Business • 01 Oct 18
Manufacturing growth falls back in September - PMI The country's manufacturing sector gave up some momentum in September as the rate of growth of new orders moderated, a new survey shows. Business • 01 Oct 18
Manufacturers buoyed by new orders in August - PMI The country's manufacturing sector gained momentum over the summer with sharp increases in new orders and output recorded in August. Business • 03 Sep 18
Manufacturers buoyed by new orders in August - PMI The country's manufacturing sector gained momentum over the summer with sharp increases in new orders and output recorded in August. Business • 03 Sep 18
Euro zone factory growth slips to 18 month low in June Euro zone factory growth slowed to an 18-month low in June, slipping for the sixth month in a row amid widespread concerns about trade barriers and their impact on overall economic activity. Business • 02 Jul 18
Euro zone factory growth slips to 18 month low in June Euro zone factory growth slowed to an 18-month low in June, slipping for the sixth month in a row amid widespread concerns about trade barriers and their impact on overall economic activity. Business • 02 Jul 18
Euro zone factories had busiest month in over 17 years Euro zone factories had their busiest month for over 17 years in November in a broad based acceleration, despite them hiking prices at the fastest rate in more than six years. Business • 01 Dec 17
Euro zone factories had busiest month in over 17 years Euro zone factories had their busiest month for over 17 years in November in a broad based acceleration, despite them hiking prices at the fastest rate in more than six years. Business • 01 Dec 17
Manufacturing growth surges to 18-year high - PMI Growth in the manufacturing sector surged to an 18-year high in November, with strong new orders at home and abroad defying fears Brexit would trigger a slowdown in the economy. Business • 01 Dec 17
Manufacturing growth surges to 18-year high - PMI Growth in the manufacturing sector surged to an 18-year high in November, with strong new orders at home and abroad defying fears Brexit would trigger a slowdown in the economy. Business • 01 Dec 17
China factory activity accelerates in November China's manufacturing activity accelerated in November, beating expectations as strengthening domestic and global demand boosted production in the world's second-largest economy. Business • 30 Nov 17
China factory activity accelerates in November China's manufacturing activity accelerated in November, beating expectations as strengthening domestic and global demand boosted production in the world's second-largest economy. Business • 30 Nov 17
Euro zone business soars as Germany leads the way Euro zone business growth is roaring ahead as the year draws to a close, surveys showed today, supporting the European Central Bank's move last month to announce a slowing down of its monetary stimulus. Business • 24 Nov 17
Euro zone business soars as Germany leads the way Euro zone business growth is roaring ahead as the year draws to a close, surveys showed today, supporting the European Central Bank's move last month to announce a slowing down of its monetary stimulus. Business • 24 Nov 17
Euro zone factory PMI hits highest since 2011 Factories across the euro zone enjoyed their most productive month since early 2011 in September, a survey showed today. Business • 02 Oct 17
Euro zone factory PMI hits highest since 2011 Factories across the euro zone enjoyed their most productive month since early 2011 in September, a survey showed today. Business • 02 Oct 17
China's factory growth slows to weakest in 7 months China's factory sector lost momentum in April, with growth slowing to its weakest pace in seven months as domestic and export demand faltered and commodity prices fell, a private survey shows. Business • 02 May 17
China's factory growth slows to weakest in 7 months China's factory sector lost momentum in April, with growth slowing to its weakest pace in seven months as domestic and export demand faltered and commodity prices fell, a private survey shows. Business • 02 May 17
Manufacturing growth slows despite stronger UK demand Growth in the country's manufacturing sector slowed in February despite exports getting a boost from improved demand in the UK, as sharply rising input costs dented profit margins. Business • 01 Mar 17
Manufacturing growth slows despite stronger UK demand Growth in the country's manufacturing sector slowed in February despite exports getting a boost from improved demand in the UK, as sharply rising input costs dented profit margins. Business • 01 Mar 17
Manufacturing growth remains strong in January Growth in the country's manufacturing sector remained strong in January as new orders expanded at the fastest pace in 18 months. Business • 03 Feb 17
Manufacturing growth remains strong in January Growth in the country's manufacturing sector remained strong in January as new orders expanded at the fastest pace in 18 months. Business • 03 Feb 17
Manufacturing grows at strongest pace in 17 months Manufacturing ended 2016 with a strong tailwind, showing the fastest pace of growth in 17 months in December, according to the latest Investec PMI for the sector. Business • 03 Jan 17
Manufacturing grows at strongest pace in 17 months Manufacturing ended 2016 with a strong tailwind, showing the fastest pace of growth in 17 months in December, according to the latest Investec PMI for the sector. Business • 03 Jan 17
Growth in German manufacturing at 3 month high German manufacturing growth accelerated to a three-month high in September, partly driven by stronger demand from abroad, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Oct 16
Growth in German manufacturing at 3 month high German manufacturing growth accelerated to a three-month high in September, partly driven by stronger demand from abroad, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Oct 16
Manufacturing growth slowest for nearly 3 years Manufacturing activity grew at the slowest rate in almost three years in May, as fears about Britain's EU referendum weighed on the euro zone's fastest-growing economy. Business • 01 Jun 16
Manufacturing growth slowest for nearly 3 years Manufacturing activity grew at the slowest rate in almost three years in May, as fears about Britain's EU referendum weighed on the euro zone's fastest-growing economy. Business • 01 Jun 16
Manufacturing growth slows to weakest in two years Growth in the country's manufacturing sector saw its slowest pace of growth in two years in February as new orders weakened, new figures show today. Business • 01 Mar 16
Manufacturing growth slows to weakest in two years Growth in the country's manufacturing sector saw its slowest pace of growth in two years in February as new orders weakened, new figures show today. Business • 01 Mar 16
Euro zone factory growth slows at start of 2016 Factory growth across the euro zone slowed at the start of 2016 as incoming orders failed to show any meaningful increase, even though companies cut prices at the deepest rate for a year. Business • 01 Feb 16
Euro zone factory growth slows at start of 2016 Factory growth across the euro zone slowed at the start of 2016 as incoming orders failed to show any meaningful increase, even though companies cut prices at the deepest rate for a year. Business • 01 Feb 16
Manufacturing activity at 6 month high in January The country's manufacturing sector started off the year on a solid footing, new figures show. Business • 01 Feb 16
Manufacturing activity at 6 month high in January The country's manufacturing sector started off the year on a solid footing, new figures show. Business • 01 Feb 16
Manufacturing growth slows in November - PMI The country's manufacturing sector expanded in November, but growth eased to its slowest pace in 21 months on slightly weaker new orders and employment prospects. Business • 01 Dec 15
Manufacturing growth slows in November - PMI The country's manufacturing sector expanded in November, but growth eased to its slowest pace in 21 months on slightly weaker new orders and employment prospects. Business • 01 Dec 15
