UK manufacturing industry slows down in May UK manufacturing contracted in May at its fastest pace since January, tempering signs that the economy is picking up speed. Business • 09 Jul 13
May manufacturing output down 8% on a yearly basis New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that production from the country's manufacturing industries fell by 2.3% in May from April. Business • 05 Jul 13
Manufacturing output falls at weaker pace - PMI The country's manufacturing sector remained in contraction for a third successive month in May, according to the latest Investec purchasing managers index. Business • 04 Jun 13
Euro zone slump eases in May The downturn across euro zone businesses eased slightly this month, business surveys showed today. Business • 23 May 13
China manufacturing contracted in May A survey shows China's manufacturing contracted this month, adding to signs a fragile recovery in the world's number two economy is slowing. Business • 23 May 13
Hiring by US companies slowed in April US companies hired the smallest number of employees in seven months in April while manufacturing growth slowed, providing more signs that the economy is encountering ... Business • 01 May 13
Japan manufacturing shows slight improvement Japan manufacturing and employment showed slight improvements in March, buttressing hopes that the economy may be headed for a moderate recovery. Business • 30 Apr 13
Kenny attacks FF record at jobs plan review The Government has claimed it has implemented 96% of the measures promised under the Action Plan for Jobs over the past quarter. News • 26 Apr 13
Factory gate prices up 0.9% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that manufacturing prices rose by 0.9% in March from February. Business • 25 Apr 13
Chinese manufacturing industry slows Growth in China's vast factory sector dipped in April as new export orders shrank. Business • 23 Apr 13
Govt wants 20,000 new manufacturing jobs by 2015 The Government has launched a plan to facilitate the creation of 20,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector by 2016. Business • 22 Apr 13
Govt aiming to create 20,000 manufacturing jobs The Government has launched a plan to facilitate the creation of 20,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector by 2016. News • 22 Apr 13
UK's return to recession in the balance The UK's hopes of avoiding a return to recession remained in the balance today following mixed figures on manufacturing and exports. Business • 09 Apr 13
Manufacturing activity contracted in March - NCB Activity in the manufacturing sector contracted for the first time in 13 months during March, according to the latest Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index from NCB ... Business • 02 Apr 13
Surge in demand for US durable goods Demand for long-lasting US manufactured goods surged in February, suggesting factory activity continued to expand at a moderate pace. Business • 26 Mar 13
Britain heads for new recession as factories slump The risk that Britain is entering its third recession in four years grew with figures showing that manufacturing shrank unexpectedly last month. Business • 01 Mar 13
Lunar holiday hits China's manufacturing China's manufacturing grew at its weakest rate in five months in February as demand faltered and factories shut down for the Lunar New Year holiday Business • 01 Mar 13
Worst may be over for euro zone manufacturers Euro zone factories had their best month in nearly a year during January as strengthening German output offered support, a survey showed today. Business • 01 Feb 13
China posts weak manufacturing growth in January China's manufacturing activity expanded in January in a new sign of recovery for the world's second-largest economy but growth was weak, two surveys show. Business • 01 Feb 13
Slowest rate of manufacturing growth in 9 months The manufacturing sector continued to grow in January but the rate of expansion was the slowest seen in nine months. Business • 01 Feb 13
Service exports send total 2012 exports 5% higher Exports grew by 5%, or €9 billion in 2012, according to the latest figures from the Irish Exporters Association. Business • 14 Jan 13
Euro zone factory slowdown deepens in December The slowdown in euro zone factory activity deepened in December as new orders tumbled, a business survey showed today. Business • 02 Jan 13
China manufacturing strongest since mid-2011 China's manufacturing grew at its strongest rate in 18 months in December but new exports fell from the previous month due to weak global demand. Business • 31 Dec 12
Japanese manufacturing remains below expectations Poor Japanese manufacturing data has given new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe more ammunition to push for big spending and easy money to salvage the world's ... Business • 28 Dec 12
Slump in UK industrial output dents recovery hopes British industrial output fell more sharply than expected in September, reinforcing fears an incipient recovery will struggle to gather pace. Business • 06 Nov 12
