The latest AIB PMI® survey data indicated a further rise in Irish service sector output in April, but the rate of growth was the slowest since January. New business growth also eased since March, contributing to a softer rate of job creation.
AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® data signalled a sustained reduction in output volumes and incoming new work during April, with both rates of decline accelerating since the previous survey period. Total new business decreased to the greatest extent for 16 months, in part reflecting a sharp fall in export sales.
