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2026.08.0400:01:00UTC+00Ireland’s Manufacturing Momentum Strengthens as AIB PMI Edges Up in July

Ireland’s manufacturing sector showed a modest acceleration in growth in July, as the AIB Ireland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inched up to 55.1. This compares with a reading of 54.9 in June 2026, signaling a further improvement in operating conditions across the industry.

The latest figure, updated on 04 August 2026, indicates that manufacturing activity remained firmly in expansion territory for another month, with the slight uptick suggesting sustained resilience in the sector. While the gain is marginal, the move higher from June’s level points to continued demand and a stable production environment as the second half of 2026 gets underway.

The July reading reinforces the picture of a manufacturing economy that is growing rather than merely stabilizing, with the PMI staying comfortably above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this positive trend can be maintained in the months ahead.

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