Austria's factory growth moderated in April amid renewed contractions in output and new orders due to the growing impact of the Middle East War on prices and supply chain conditions, survey results from S&P Global showed on Tuesday.
The UniCredit Bank Austria Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to 51.2 in April from 52.4 in March, which was the strongest level in nearly four years. However, a score above 50.0 indicates expansion in the sector.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.