Doug Godden
Doug Godden
confirm facing figures picture pressures sector
These figures confirm the picture of a manufacturing sector facing pressures from all sides.
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.