Ireland’s Manufacturing Activity Posts Strong Rebound in July

The manufacturing sector in Ireland saw activity grow at the fastest pace in nearly two years during July, rebounding from record lows

Ireland's Manufacturing Activity Posts Strong Rebound in July

The manufacturing sector in Ireland saw activity grow at the fastest pace in nearly two years during July, rebounding from record lows touched due to the pandemic-driven lockdowns in the previous months. The AIB IHS Markit manufacturing PMI surged to 57.3 during July from 51 in the previous month, and maintaining its rate of growth after falling to 36 during April.

The improvement in the PMI reading for the manufacturing sector was driven by both output as well as new orders growing at the fastest rate ever recorded by the survey, indicating possible recovery in activity following the coronavirus pandemic. However, the outlook among manufacturers for the next one year has fallen slightly, from 63.3 in June to 60.3 for the month of July – a sign that they have turned less optimistic.

Notwithstanding the dip in future outlook, the improvement in the PMI reading suggests a strong rebound in the sector despite Ireland bring slower than other countries in Europe to lift lockdown restrictions and resume normal levels of operation. According to Oliver Mangan, Chief Economist at AIB, “The strong reading for July points to a sharp pick-up in activity, but from a low base in previous months during the lockdown period.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR See More
Arslan Butt
Index & Commodity Analyst
Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.

Related Articles

Comments

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

HFM

Doo Prime

XM

Best Forex Brokers