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War in Iran dampens NZ manufacturing optimism despite continued growth
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in March, but at a slower pace, according to the latest BusinessNZ PMI report.
War-induced supply chain strains slow global manufacturing growth – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector showed signs of strain in March following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
China manufacturing continues expansion streak amid price pressures
China’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in March 2026, even as it faced steep increases in input costs and longer delivery times from suppliers.
Global manufacturing performance sees four-year peak – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector has seen its strongest performance since June 2022, pushed by higher rates in output and new orders.
US production surges in January but unsold goods pile up – S&P Global
The U.S. manufacturing sector showed a notable improvement in the first month of 2026, with production surging at the joint-fastest rate since May 2022.
JP Morgan: Global manufacturing momentum eases as PMI slips in November
Global manufacturing growth eased in November as the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.5, down from 50.9 in October, marking the lowest reading in the current four-month expansion.
Australia’s manufacturing PMI hits highest level since 2022 – S&P Global
Australia’s manufacturing sector experienced its strongest improvement in nearly two-and-a-half years in March, driven by rising new orders and renewed production growth, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI).
Australian manufacturing struggles as new orders and production hit record lows – Judo Bank
Australia’s manufacturing sector continued to face significant challenges at the end of the third quarter of 2024, as revealed by the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank.
Aussie manufacturing PMI re-enters contractionary territory in February – Judo Bank
Market conditions in Australia’s manufacturing sector deteriorated in February due to sharper falls in output and volumes of outstanding business amid a quicker decline in new orders.
Australia’s private sector sees slower contraction in January, says Judo Bank
At the onset of 2024, Australia's private sector faced continued challenges, with the Judo Bank Flash Australia Composite PMI Output Index reporting a reading of 48.1 in January, indicating a fourth consecutive month of business activity decline.
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