Latest data now out
– -1.1% prev
– yy WDA 0.0% vs +0.7% exp vs +0.4% prev from +0.2%
– investment goods output +2.7 mm vs prev
– basic goods output -1.1% mm vs prev
Econ ministry says output’s positive Q4 start is first step to overcoming weakness of previous months. Rising orders and buoyant mood among firms also point to this