The rise in investment intentions earlier this year was coupled with a decrease in employment intentions. Has COVID-19 derailed manufacturers investment plans?
The first quarter of 2020 saw the output balance decrease as manufacturers wound down stockpiles from 2019. What is the direction of travel in the second quarter of 2020?
Export orders experienced a steep decline at the start of 2020 but were performing better than domestic orders. How have exports fared in Q2 2020?
For the first time since the end of 2015, the employment balance was lower than investment in Q1 2020. Is this trend continuing in Q2?