In Q3 2024, Northern Ireland's private sector outperformed the UK for the third consecutive month, with business activity at a four-month high driven by manufacturing and services sectors.

A recent Ulster Bank survey reveals Northern Ireland's private sector outperformed the UK for the third consecutive month in Q3 2024. Business activity reached a four-month high in September, driven mainly by the manufacturing and services sectors. Although new orders increased and hiring continued, input cost inflation remained significant, with output prices rising sharply. The construction sector showed modest growth, while retail declined.

October 09, 2024
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