Production output fell by 1.4% for Quarter 2 (Apr to Jun) 2019, compared with Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2019 reversing the 1.1% increase in Quarter 1 2019. To add further context to the volatility in growth during Quarter 1 2019 and Quarter 2 2019, the six months to June 2019 compared to the six months to December 2018 results in 0.0% growth in both the Index of Production and Index of Manufacturing. The quarterly fall in manufacturing of 1.4% is the strongest fall since Quarter 1 2009, due mainly to widespread weakness with 10 of the 13 subsectors decreasing; led by strong decreases from transport equipment (5.2%), ... (full story)