About Purchasing Managers' Index
The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index offers an evaluation of the economic situation of Austrian industry by selected purchasing managers.
Inventory build-up keeps Austria’s industry on a growth trajectory
Austrian industry continued its moderate growth trajectory at the end of the second quarter. “At 50.9 points in June, the UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index was once again above the 50-point threshold, which signals growth. However, the 0.8-point decline compared with the previous month points to a slowdown in momentum”, says UniCredit Bank Austria’s Chief Economist Stefan Bruckbauer, adding: “Companies’ assessment of future business developments has also deteriorated significantly at the mid-year point. The index for expectations regarding business performance over the coming twelve months fell to 50.8 points. This is the lowest figure in one and a half years and is well below the long-term average. However, most of the feedback included in the calculation was received before the signing of the framework agreement to cease hostilities between the US and Iran. An easing of the geopolitical situation and the resulting gradual normalisation of economic conditions should quickly restore optimism among domestic businesses.”
- The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 50.9 points in June
- Geopolitical uncertainties dampened optimism: business expectations over the coming year fell to 50.8 points in June, the lowest level in one and a half years
- Despite the accelerated decline in new business, companies expanded production slightly
- Employment in the domestic manufacturing sector has been falling for three years, and in June the rate of decline accelerated compared with the previous month
- Reduced supply concerns and fewer worries about price distortions led to a further slowdown in the build-up of stock
- Lower energy prices eased pressure on purchase and selling prices
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index
as of 26 June, 2026.
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