Austrian industry starts the final quarter with a slight improvement
„The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 48.8 points in October. Although the indicator still fell short of the neutral line of 50 points, above which growth in the manufacturing industry is signaled, at least the second-highest value of the past three years was recorded,” says UniCredit Bank Austria Chief Economist Stefan Bruckbauer, adding: “The economic situation in Austrian industry remained very fragile in October, burdened by concerns among companies about weakening demand, geopolitical tensions, high costs and declining competitiveness. However, the signs of stabilization have strengthened and give hope for an improvement in the industrial economy in 2026.”
- The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 48.8 points in October, the second-best value in the past three years
- Slight expansion in output following stabilization trends in order development
- Strongest decline in the number of employees in six months
- Longer delivery times and the ongoing reduction in stocks of purchases indicate supply chain disruptions, including for semiconductors
- The ongoing rise in costs and higher price markdowns in sales once again put pressure on the profit margins of domestic companies
- Optimism has risen significantly: The index of production expectations for the year rose to 59.7 points in October, the highest level in 45 months
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index
as of 29 October, 2025.
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