Euro zone business recovery loses some momentum The pace of the recovery in euro zone private sector business eased slightly last month, according to surveys that also showed mounting job losses. Business • 06 Nov 13
Euro zone business recovery loses some momentum The pace of the recovery in euro zone private sector business eased slightly last month, according to surveys that also showed mounting job losses. Business • 06 Nov 13
Euro zone PMI points to broad-based recovery Euro zone manufacturing activity accelerated in October as new orders increased for the fourth month in a row. Business • 04 Nov 13
Euro zone PMI points to broad-based recovery Euro zone manufacturing activity accelerated in October as new orders increased for the fourth month in a row. Business • 04 Nov 13
Construction industry returns to growth - PMI Construction activity grew last month for the first time since 2007, the latest monthly survey of companies by Ulster Bank shows. Business • 14 Oct 13
Construction industry returns to growth - PMI Construction activity grew last month for the first time since 2007, the latest monthly survey of companies by Ulster Bank shows. Business • 14 Oct 13
Italy services sector sees first growth in 2 years Italy's services sector unexpectedly grew in September for the first time in more than two years spurred by new business. Business • 03 Oct 13
Italy services sector sees first growth in 2 years Italy's services sector unexpectedly grew in September for the first time in more than two years spurred by new business. Business • 03 Oct 13
Construction sector moves closer to stabilisation The construction sector moved closer to stabilisation last month, according to Ulster Bank’s latest Construction Purchase Managers’ Index. Business • 09 Sep 13
Construction sector moves closer to stabilisation The construction sector moved closer to stabilisation last month, according to Ulster Bank’s latest Construction Purchase Managers’ Index. Business • 09 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 demand for its exports Business • 22 Aug 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 demand for its exports Business • 22 Aug 13
Decline in construction industry slows in July A new survey shows that the decline in the construction industry may finally be slowing. Business • 12 Aug 13
Decline in construction industry slows in July A new survey shows that the decline in the construction industry may finally be slowing. Business • 12 Aug 13
Britain leads Europe's improving economy Stronger British business led the way in Europe's slowly improving economy in July, according to surveys that suggested the euro zone's lengthy recession may be nearing an end. Business • 05 Aug 13
Britain leads Europe's improving economy Stronger British business led the way in Europe's slowly improving economy in July, according to surveys that suggested the euro zone's lengthy recession may be nearing an end. Business • 05 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
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
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
Services sector sees slower rate of expansion Activity in the country's services sector expanded in March, but at a slightly slower rate than in February. Business • 04 Apr 13
Services sector sees slower rate of expansion Activity in the country's services sector expanded in March, but at a slightly slower rate than in February. Business • 04 Apr 13
Divided euro zone economy declines further France, Spain and Italy dragged the euro zone into a deeper downturn in February, according to new business surveys. Business • 05 Mar 13
Divided euro zone economy declines further France, Spain and Italy dragged the euro zone into a deeper downturn in February, according to new business surveys. Business • 05 Mar 13
Rate of growth in services sector slows Irish service providers saw another increase in business activity last month, although the rate of growth was the slowest since last August. Business • 05 Mar 13
Rate of growth in services sector slows Irish service providers saw another increase in business activity last month, although the rate of growth was the slowest since last August. Business • 05 Mar 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
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
Hopes for euro zone rise, new worry for UK Tentative signs the euro zone may have passed the worst of its downturn emerged in December. Business • 04 Jan 13
Hopes for euro zone rise, new worry for UK Tentative signs the euro zone may have passed the worst of its downturn emerged in December. Business • 04 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
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
Euro zone in deep downturn as China, US improve The euro zone economy is on course for its deepest downturn since early 2009. Business • 22 Nov 12
Euro zone in deep downturn as China, US improve The euro zone economy is on course for its deepest downturn since early 2009. Business • 22 Nov 12
UK services growth weakest in nearly two years Business in Britain's dominant service sector grew at the slowest pace in almost two years in October and optimism about the outlook waned. Business • 05 Nov 12
UK services growth weakest in nearly two years Business in Britain's dominant service sector grew at the slowest pace in almost two years in October and optimism about the outlook waned. Business • 05 Nov 12
Manufacturing activity improved again last month Activity in the manufacturing sector improved for the eighth successive month in October, the latest figures show. Business • 01 Nov 12
Manufacturing activity improved again last month Activity in the manufacturing sector improved for the eighth successive month in October, the latest figures show. Business • 01 Nov 12
Services PMI shows big increase in new business The country's services companies saw their fastest rate of activity growth in 19 months in September. Business • 03 Oct 12
Services PMI shows big increase in new business The country's services companies saw their fastest rate of activity growth in 19 months in September. Business • 03 Oct 12
Survey shows China manufacturing contracting China's manufacturing contracted again in September but improved from the previous month in a possible sign an economic slowdown is bottoming out. Business • 01 Oct 12
Survey shows China manufacturing contracting China's manufacturing contracted again in September but improved from the previous month in a possible sign an economic slowdown is bottoming out. Business • 01 Oct 12
Manufacturing output up for fifth month in a row The Irish manufacturing sector saw an improvement in conditions in September as new orders and employment levels both registered growth. Business • 01 Oct 12
Manufacturing output up for fifth month in a row The Irish manufacturing sector saw an improvement in conditions in September as new orders and employment levels both registered growth. Business • 01 Oct 12
Survey points to deeper euro zone recession Europe appears headed for a deepening economic recession despite a recent easing in market concerns over the three-year debt crisis, a closely-watched survey has found. Business • 20 Sep 12
Survey points to deeper euro zone recession Europe appears headed for a deepening economic recession despite a recent easing in market concerns over the three-year debt crisis, a closely-watched survey has found. Business • 20 Sep 12
China's manufacturing slows again in September A business survey shows China's manufacturing contracted again in September but suggests the slowdown might be stabilising. Business • 20 Sep 12
China's manufacturing slows again in September A business survey shows China's manufacturing contracted again in September but suggests the slowdown might be stabilising. Business • 20 Sep 12
UK services PMI hits 19-month low in July Growth in Britain's dominant services sector slowed to a crawl in July, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Aug 12
UK services PMI hits 19-month low in July Growth in Britain's dominant services sector slowed to a crawl in July, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Aug 12
