Manufacturing production shrinks for third month in August
The sector has been under pressure from weak consumer demand and uncertain export growth prospects as a result of the US-China trade war
10 October 2019 - 13:46
Manufacturing production recorded its third consecutive contraction in August, although activity declined less than expected.
Manufacturing production decreased 1.8% in August, less than the Bloomberg consensus of a contraction of 2.5%...
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