Turkey Industrial Output Growth Eases In July

7 months ago 33

Turkey's industrial production growth eased in July from a 5-month high in the previous month, the Turkish Statistical Institute reported Wednesday.

Industrial output expanded 5.0 percent on a yearly basis in July, slower than the 8.5 percent surge in June. Production has been rising since March.

Among sectors, mining and quarrying output logged a renewed contraction of 0.5 percent, and the annual growth in manufacturing output eased to 5.5 percent from 9.6 percent. Meanwhile, utility sector production rebounded sharply by 5.8 percent.

Month-on-month, industrial output shrank 1.8 percent, reversing a 0.8 percent rise in the previous month.

For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com

Economic News

What parts of the world are seeing the best (and worst) economic performances lately? Click here to check out our Econ Scorecard and find out! See up-to-the-moment rankings for the best and worst performers in GDP, unemployment rate, inflation and much more.

Read Entire Article