Vereinigtes Königreich von Großbritannien und Nordirland Einkaufsmanagerindex Verarbeitendes Gewerbe

The S&P Global Flash UK Manufacturing PMI edged down to 48.6 in November 2024 from 49.9 in October, well below forecasts of 50. The reading pointed to the first contraction in the manufacturing sector in seven months amid subdued customer demand while some firms noted delayed investment decisions, as well as cutbacks to new projects in response to worsening domestic business conditions and geopolitical uncertainty. Manufacturers signaled a marginal reduction in production volumes and a solid decline in new work. Goods producers in the automotive sector also noted a general slump in demand. Employment also fell and manufacturers cited elevated transport costs, but some reported successful negotiations with suppliers to pass on lower commodity prices.