Fred Qian

1 month ago | amtonline.org | Christopher Chidzik |Fred Qian |Cathy Ma |Conchi Aranguren

According to Eurostat, industrial production in the eurozone remained stable in January 2025 compared to the previous year, while the EU experienced a slight decline of 0.2%. However, monthly data reveals an increase of 0.8% in the eurozone and 0.3% in the EU compared to December 2024, which saw respective declines of 0.4% and 0.2. This mixed performance reflects the ongoing economic uncertainty in the European manufacturing sector.

Nov 19, 2024 | amtonline.org | Amber Thomas |Fred Qian |Bonnie Gurney |Conchi Aranguren

Despite signs of improvement in recent months, Europe still faces both short- and long-term challenges. Will the region remain a valuable diversifier for businesses? Current investments suggest it will. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on. The European machine tool and automotive industries are currently navigating a complex landscape influenced by economic fluctuations, changing customer demands, and technological advancements.

Nov 19, 2024 | amtonline.org | Conchi Aranguren |Amber Thomas |Fred Qian |Arun Mahajan

Numerous economic reforms are driving India’s growth in smartphones, aerospace, automotive, medical, and more, accelerating output as new orders have increased at a rate not seen in nearly 20 years. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on. India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 57.5 in October, up from 56.5 in September. Meanwhile, the services PMI increased to 58.5 in October, compared to 57.7 in September.

Oct 30, 2024 | amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Arun Mahajan |Conchi Aranguren |Fred Qian

In early November, the China National Bureau of Statistics announced that the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 50.1% in October, an increase of 0.3% from the previous month. This marks the first time in five months that the PMI has risen above 50, indicating a slight rebound in the manufacturing industry. This is the first increase in factory activity since April.

Sep 5, 2024 | amtonline.org | Fred Qian |Christopher Chidzik |Amber Thomas |Conchi Aranguren

Europe is struggling, particularly economic powerhouses Germany and France, as the continent's PMI remains below 50. However, there are opportunities in sectors like those related to clean energy. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on. Despite a slight increase from 45.6 to 45.8 in S&P Global’s PMI survey for August, Europe’s manufacturing sector faces significant challenges, especially in Germany and France. A PMI below the 50 mark signals an ongoing contraction.