Doug Godden
Doug Godden
borrowing business growth house increased interest partly private purchases savings strongest
Strongest growth has been in business with private individuals, partly by increased borrowing for house purchases and increased interest in savings products.
costs higher increasing investment output
Output has not been increasing as much because of the higher costs of production. Investment is also weak.
confirm facing figures picture pressures sector
These figures confirm the picture of a manufacturing sector facing pressures from all sides.
add continue continuing costs difficult energy experience high notable pressure profit
With some notable exceptions, manufacturers continue to experience difficult times, with high energy costs continuing to add pressure to profit margins.