Free Trial

SPAIN DATA: Weak November IP, But Broader Manufacturing Sentiment Still Solid

SPAIN DATA

Although Spanish November industrial production fell 0.4% Y/Y (versus a three-analyst consensus of 1.5%, and a four tenth downwardly revised 1.5% prior), production momentum rose for a second consecutive month to 0.4% (vs 0.3% prior). Manufacturing sentiment remains solid, suggesting the trend in production should remain positive in early 2025.

  • Non-durable and capital goods saw 3m/3m accelerations in IP in November, and although durable goods production fell four tenths from October, it remains firm at 1.5%. Intermediate goods production was steady at 0.1%, while energy fell a tenth to -0.1%.
  • On a monthly basis, IP fell 0.8% (vs 0.5% growth in October). Only durable goods had a positive monthly rate in November (of 1.4% M/M).
  • The manufacturing PMI remained comfortably in expansionary territory as of December, and the EC’s industrial confidence metric at -4.5 was above the 2000-2019 average of -6.9. 

 

image
138 words

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.

Although Spanish November industrial production fell 0.4% Y/Y (versus a three-analyst consensus of 1.5%, and a four tenth downwardly revised 1.5% prior), production momentum rose for a second consecutive month to 0.4% (vs 0.3% prior). Manufacturing sentiment remains solid, suggesting the trend in production should remain positive in early 2025.

  • Non-durable and capital goods saw 3m/3m accelerations in IP in November, and although durable goods production fell four tenths from October, it remains firm at 1.5%. Intermediate goods production was steady at 0.1%, while energy fell a tenth to -0.1%.
  • On a monthly basis, IP fell 0.8% (vs 0.5% growth in October). Only durable goods had a positive monthly rate in November (of 1.4% M/M).
  • The manufacturing PMI remained comfortably in expansionary territory as of December, and the EC’s industrial confidence metric at -4.5 was above the 2000-2019 average of -6.9. 

 

image