China manufacturing improves in August Chinese manufacturing improved last month, two surveys showed, in the latest sign that a prolonged slowdown in the world's second biggest economy may be stabilising. Business • 02 Sep 13
Euro zone private sector growth beats forecasts Business activity across the euro zone has picked up this month at a faster pace than expected, led by Germany as it benefited from growing … Business • 22 Aug 13
US consumer prices inch higher in July US consumer prices rose only slightly last month as petrol costs increased more slowly. Business • 15 Aug 13
From manufacturing to car sales, UK economy rises British manufacturing grew much more strongly than expected in June, suggesting the country's recovery is broadening. Business • 06 Aug 13
US factory, jobless data point to firming economy US factory activity jumped to a two-year high in July and first-time applications for jobless benefits hit a five and a half year low last … Business • 01 Aug 13
UK economy heats up on the factory floor British manufacturing grew at its fastest rate in well over two years at the start of the third quarter, a new survey shows today. Business • 01 Aug 13
China manufacturing weak in July - surveys Chinese manufacturing remained weak last month with SME businesses suffering a bigger share of the pain. Business • 01 Aug 13
Euro zone manufacturing grows in July Euro zone manufacturing activity grew for the first time in two years in July as factory output surged, a business survey showed today. Business • 01 Aug 13
Manufacturing sector grows again in July The manufacturing sector here recorded modest growth in July for the second month in a row, according to the latest Investec Purchasing Managers Index. Business • 01 Aug 13
Annual manufacturing prices rose 0.4% in June Annual manufacturing prices rose 0.4% in the year to June 2013, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 25 Jul 13
Chinese manufacturing hits 11-month low China's manufacturing activity fell to an 11-month low this month, hit by a fall in new orders, according to a survey by HSBC. Business • 24 Jul 13
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
