Weak order intake in Austrian industry weighs on the turn of the year – but optimism has increased
- The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 49.3 points in December, returning to below the neutral threshold
- The renewed decline in new business led to a slowdown in production expansion
- Job cuts slowed somewhat again in December
- The reduction in purchasing volumes led to a decline in raw material stocks, but weak demand caused finished goods stocks to rise
- Persistent cost pressures and sales discounts caused earnings to deteriorate again at the end of the year
- However, optimism increased: the index for production expectations for the year reached 59.8 points, the highest level in over four years
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index
as of 29 December, 2025.
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