In January 2013 compared with December 2012, seasonally adjusted industrial production1 fell by 0.4% in both the euro area2 (EA17) and the EU272, according to estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In December 20123 production grew by 0.9% and 0.8% respectively. In January 2013 compared with January 20124, industrial production decreased by 1.3% in the euro area and by 1.7% in the EU27. In January 2013 compared with December 2012, production of durable consumer goods fell by 1.4% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the EU27. Capital goods decreased by 1.2% in both zones. Production ... (full story)