UK CBI: Manufacturers Expect Strong Output And Export Orders

LONDON (MNI) – The manufacturing sector expects a strong rise in
output over the next three months driven by predictions for a stronger
increase in export orders, according to the CBI’s quarterly industrial
trends survey.

Of the 420 manufacturers surveyed, 32% expect an increase in output
volumes, and 14% a fall, giving a balance of +18%. This follows a figure
of +9% for the last three months.

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