Europe’s industrial production jumps in August; still negative over last 3 months

Summary: Euro-zone industrial production up 1.8% in August, in line with expectations; up 0.1% on annual basis; Westpac: capital goods production drives increase; German, French 10-year yields fall; Westpac: output growth still negative on 3-month basis; expansion in three of four largest economies. Following a recession in 2009/2010 and the debt-crisis which flowed from it, euro-zone industrial production recovered and then reached a peak four years later in 2016. Growth...

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