Output growth slows at start of 2026
 
 

The AIB Irish Manufacturing PMI indicated that the sector gained momentum in February, with the index rising to 53.1 from 52.2 in January. The Manufacturing PMI has now signalled growth in each month since the beginning of 2025. The expansion in February was due to sustained gains in output, new orders and employment. The Irish manufacturing PMI remains above the flash February readings for the Eurozone, US and UK at 50.8, 51.2 and 52.0, respectively.


 
 
 
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