Global manufacturing growth accelerates in August, J.P. Morgan PMI shows
Global manufacturing activity gained momentum in August, with production, new orders and employment all expanding at faster rates, according to the latest J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
S&P Global: Australian manufacturing sees stronger new orders despite output dip
Australia’s manufacturing sector recorded mixed conditions in August, with new orders growing at their fastest pace since January while production edged lower, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI.
Austal revenue tops $2B as Australasian earnings reach record high
Austal has reported revenue of more than $2 billion for the 2026 financial year, while its Australasian operations delivered record earnings despite the shipbuilder recording a group-wide loss linked to provisions on US contracts.
Global manufacturing expansion continues in July as PMI growth eases: J.P.Morgan
Global manufacturing activity continued to expand in July, although the pace of improvement eased for a second straight month, according to the latest J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI®, which showed sustained growth in production, new orders and employment while highlighting ongoing uncertainty surrounding the sector.
S&P Global: Manufacturing activity strengthens in Australia as production returns to growth in July
Australia's manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of recovery in July, with output and new orders returning to growth and employment rising at the fastest pace since January, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI.
Australian manufacturing shows greater stability in July, S&P Global Flash PMI finds
Australia's manufacturing sector showed further signs of stabilisation in July as the country's private sector recorded stronger growth, with renewed demand supporting output, hiring and business activity, according to the latest flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data released by S&P Global.
New Zealand manufacturing growth reaches five-year high as PMI surges
New Zealand's manufacturing sector recorded its strongest monthly expansion in nearly five years, with the latest BNZ–BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) rising sharply in June, according to the New Zealand Government.
J.P.Morgan PMI shows global manufacturing growth eased in June
Global manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory in June, although the pace of growth eased for a second consecutive month, according to the latest J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
Australian manufacturing output declines for fifth consecutive month, S&P Global says
Australia's manufacturing sector recorded a fifth consecutive monthly decline in output in June, even as overall business conditions showed modest improvement, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI, with manufacturers continuing to face supply disruptions, elevated costs and subdued demand.
Global factory output surge amid aggressive front-loading – JP Morgan
Global manufacturing production reached a near five-year high in May as clients purchased goods earlier to protect themselves against price increases and supply chain disruptions.
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