Manufacturing

Private Sector in Germany Remains in Downturn, US Output Growth Reaches Fastest Pace

The latest HCOB ‘flash’ PMI® survey compiled by S&P Global showed that the private sector in Germany remained in a downturn as business activity fell for a seventh straight month in January. The survey also indicated signs of broad-based weakness…

UK Factory Output Lower Than Expected After Fall in Domestic and Export Orders

UK Factory Output Lower Than Expected After Fall in Domestic and Export Orders By Economics correspondent Richard Partington Britain’s factories started the year on a weaker footing after 17 consecutive months of contraction, as higher borrowing costs and a slump…