French factory production falls at strongest rate since May 2020
In December 2024, French factory production fell at its strongest pace since May 2020, due to a ‘substantial’ weakening of…
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Positive end to 2024 for Spain’s manufacturing sector
Spain showed “resilience” in an otherwise weak European manufacturing sector, an industry expert has noted, as the country’s purchasing managers…
‘Marked deterioration’ in manufacturing business conditions in Austria
Austria‘s manufacturing sector has ended 2024 with a ‘sharp and accelerated drop in output’, the latest edition of the UniCredit…
Business climate in France ‘darkened further’ in December
The business climate in France ‘darkened further’ in December, with deterioration seen in every business sector except for manufacturing, where…
Euro zone manufacturing output hits 12-month low
Euro zone manufacturing output has hit a 12-month low, the latest edition of the HCOB Flash Eurozone PMI index, compiled…
German economy is ‘floundering’, says ifo Institute
Germany‘s ifo Institute has said that the country’s economy is currently ‘floundering’, as the business sentiment index fell further in…
Business climate in France has deteriorated, says Insee
The business climate in France deteriorated in November 2024, according to national statistics body Insee, with the composite indicator dropping…
Manufacturing output fell in France in September 2024
Manufacturing industry output in France fell by 0.8% in September 2024, following a 1.4% increase in August, new data from…
Industrial production volumes decline in Estonia in May 2024
Industrial production volumes in Estonia decreased by 1.2% in May 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, new data has found.
Business climate ‘stable’ in France in May
The business climate in France remained ‘stable’ in May compared to the previous month, according to statistics agency INSEE.