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2025-11-03 16:04:49
[Dutch Manufacturing PMI Falls to Four-Month Low] ⑴ The Dutch manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 51.8 in October, down from a more than three-year high of 53.7 reached in September, marking its lowest level in four months. ⑵ Despite the slowing pace of expansion, new orders continued to drive growth, mainly due to increased demand from customers in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, leading to a resurgence in export demand. ⑶ Manufacturing output continued its upward trend that began in March. ⑷ Employment declined for the first time since May, reflecting the combined effects of voluntary layoffs, restructuring measures, and a reduction in temporary staff. ⑸ Input costs rose slightly due to higher prices for food, energy, and raw materials, while producer price inflation slowed to its lowest level in a year. ⑹ Manufacturers remain optimistic about the outlook for the next twelve months, but overall confidence levels remain below the average of the data series.
