Global factory production decreases, but supply chains improve ANBLE Economic Forecasts
Global factory production decreases, but supply chains improve ANBLE Economic Forecasts
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The Global Manufacturing Sector: A Mixed Bag
The latest data from the global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index paints a somewhat bleak picture. With the exception of a few countries such as Indonesia, India, Mexico, Russia, and Turkey, factory activity is languishing worldwide. Even China, known as the world’s workshop, has not been immune to this trend. Despite strong domestic growth in the first quarter, manufacturing in China slowed in Q2 due to sluggish global demand and a shift in consumer preferences towards services.
The eurozone is also feeling the pinch, with factory output likely to decline in the second quarter. While supply disruptions have eased and natural gas prices have fallen, rising interest rates present a significant headwind. However, there is a glimmer of hope amidst these challenges, as both input costs and output prices have decreased compared to pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, supply chains are gradually normalizing, leading to improved delivery times.
The Impact of Russia’s War on Ukraine
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has far-reaching consequences, not least for the global economy. The collapse of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a crucial cooperation between Russia and Ukraine, has jeopardized farm exports from Ukrainian ports. This development could exert upward pressure on global food prices, which have already declined by over 23% since their peak in March of last year.
China, as the beneficiary of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, may try to revive the deal to safeguard its interests. Currently, China accounts for approximately 25% of all grain shipped under this agreement. The question remains as to how much influence Beijing can wield over Moscow in this delicate matter.
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