Economic Bulletin Issue 4, 2026
β’ Global composite output Purchasing Managersβ Index (PMI) indicators rebounded in April and May 2026 after a sharp decline in March. β’ The recovery was primarily driven by the manufacturing sector, while the services sector showed a more subdued response. β’ Energy and energy-intensive firms are increasing "safety stocks" and "frontloading" to mitigate supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.
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