ONS Index of Production statistics - Barclays comment

10 May 2012 09:44 GMT

Mark Lee, Head of Manufacturing at Barclays comments on today's ONS Index of Production figures.

“With the future of the euro zone back in the spotlight after a turbulent weekend, UK manufacturers will be wary of any further uncertainly that this will bring. Export weakness across the region will start having an impact on the UK manufacturing sector as investment plans will be put on hold, but strength continues to be seen in various sub-sectors.”


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With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 140,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

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