National Accounts data show that GDP is in decline, but this largely relates to a fall in contract manufacturing activity abroad by Irish based companies
Latest survey data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® highlighted a stabilisation in overall business conditions, following modest downturns in September and October.
Rates of expansion in total activity and new business both accelerated on the month for the first time since April, with a notable rebound in the Transport, Tourism & Leisure sector.
Accounts data show that GDP is in decline, but this largely relates to a fall in contract manufacturing activity abroad by Irish based companies. The latest labour market data, by contrast, point to a still strong Irish economy.