In April, sentiment within the manufacturing sector saw an improvement, with output expectations reaching their strongest point in six months, as reported by the latest quarterly Industrial Trends Survey by the CBI.
Over the three months leading to April, output volumes remained relatively steady, following substantial declines in the first quarter of 2024. Looking ahead, manufacturers anticipate a rise in output over the next three months, with expectations reaching their highest since October 2023. Despite this, average cost growth remains elevated compared to historical standards, and costs are expected to continue increasing at a robust pace in the quarter ending July. Forecasts more…