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The AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI fell to 52.2 in December 2025 from 52.8 in November, but stayed above the 50 threshold for the twelfth straight month, signaling a continued expansion in manufacturing conditions. Output growth was sustained for a second month, though the pace of expansion eased from November’s four-month high. New business rose only marginally as weaker export demand and intense competition weighed on overall order growth. Employment stood out as a key positive, with manufacturers increasing staffing for the thirteenth month running and at a faster pace, helping to reduce backlogs further. Purchasing activity also remained expansionary but slowed to its weakest in four months. On prices, input cost inflation accelerated to its fastest pace since July, while output price inflation eased to its weakest since May 2024. Looking ahead, manufacturers remained optimistic about output growth in 2026, although business sentiment softened slightly from November’s 11-month high.

Irish Manufacturing Growth Remains Solid

Brent crude oil futures were nearly flat at around $60.9 on Monday, the first trading day of 2026, after posting their biggest annual decline in five years, as markets weighed upcoming OPEC+ talks and ongoing geopolitical developments. The cartel is set to meet virtually on January 4, with expectations that the group will maintain its November agreement to pause further production increases. Geopolitical developments remained a key backdrop, as Washington stepped up pressure on Venezuela’s energy sector by targeting China and Hong Kong based firms and vessels allegedly involved in bypassing export restrictions. Separately, tensions between Russia and Ukraine flared over the New Year period, with reciprocal strikes hitting Black Sea port facilities and damaging key energy infrastructure. Elsewhere, analysts noted that global supplies and storage levels remain ample, while the winding down of holiday travel demand this week could add pressure on prices.

Brent Crude Steadies at Start of the Year

WTI crude oil futures were nearly flat at around $57.4 on Monday, the first trading day of 2026, after posting their biggest annual decline in five years, as markets weighed upcoming OPEC+ talks and ongoing geopolitical developments. The cartel is set to meet virtually on January 4, with expectations that the group will maintain its November agreement to pause further production increases. Geopolitical developments remained a key backdrop, as Washington stepped up pressure on Venezuela’s energy sector by targeting China and Hong Kong based firms and vessels allegedly involved in bypassing export restrictions. Separately, tensions between Russia and Ukraine flared over the New Year period, with reciprocal strikes hitting Black Sea port facilities and damaging key energy infrastructure. Elsewhere, analysts noted that global supplies and storage levels remain ample, while the winding down of holiday travel demand this week could add pressure on prices.

Oil Steadies at Start of the Year

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI eased to 53.0 in December 2025 from 53.8 in November, signaling a modest slowdown in growth momentum. Output rose for the eighth straight month, supported by continued growth in new orders, although the pace of expansion in both production and new business softened compared with November, partly reflecting lingering supply disruptions from recent storms and flooding. Employment also increased, as firms expanded staffing levels to support higher output and reduce backlogs of work. On the pricing front, input costs surged at the fastest pace since June 2022 amid material scarcity and unfavourable exchange rate movements, while output prices increased solidly as manufacturers passed higher costs on to customers. Business sentiment strengthened further, reaching its highest level since March 2024, underpinned by expectations of stronger demand, improved weather conditions, and increased production capacity.

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