Flash Notes
Manufacturing output reflects a good start to 3Q26
Following a disappointing performance in manufacturing production in 2Q26, activity rebounded at the start of 3Q26. Non-seasonally adjusted manufacturing output increased by 1.1% year-on-year (y/y) in July, after three consecutive months of annual contraction. The outturn was significantly better than the Bloomberg consensus projection of a 2.0% contraction. Six of the ten manufacturing divisions recorded increases in production, while four recorded decreases.
10 September 2026