Ireland's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace since May 2022, underpinned by increased output, new business and employment gains, survey data from S&P Global showed Friday.
The AIB manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.9 in April from 53.7 in the previous month.
The expansion in April was due to sustained gains in output and new export orders, partly reflecting a temporary boost to demand and stock building due to the Middle East conflict.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.