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245 _aFurther falls for manufacturing
260 _c2003
490 _aCBI News Release
_v 22 July 2003 (3)
520 _aThe CBI's "Industrial trends" quarterly survey shows manufacturers suffered further falls in orders, output and employment. Domestic orders fell during the last three months with 38% of firms reporting a drop against 14% seeing a rise. Export orders fell at their fastest pace for 18 months, with 39% of firms recording a fall and only 16% seeing an increase. Uncertainty about demand remains the main investment constraint cited by 62% of respondents.
590 _aWB
650 _aMANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
650 _aOUTPUT
650 _aORDERS
650 _aEMPLOYMENT
650 _aDOWNTURN
650 _aECONOMIC OUTLOOK
650 _aCBI
690 _aECONOMIC ISSUES
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