Irish factories shed much of their Brexit gloom as they expanded output last month, according to a major survey. “The survey shows marked improvements in key sub-components such as output, orders, and employment. The Irish purchasing managers’ index is also closely watched across the world as a sign of the health of the wider global economy because so many multinationals supplying global markets are based here. Meanwhile, an increase in business registrations showed the Irish economy remains healthy, according to business services firm Crif Vision-net. “There is a certain degree of comfort that can be drawn from these figures, as they help to display the robustness of the Irish economy during a period of great uncertainty,” said Vision-net managing director Christine Cullen.

Source: Irish Examiner February 03, 2020 06:00 UTC