Industrial production data reflect global slowdown

December industrial production in Slovakia fell 0.7 per cent from the same month a year before, with analysts predicting a global economic downturn was only now finding its way through to the Slovak economy. Industrial production in 2001 grew 4.6 per cent after 9.2 per cent growth in 2000.

Compiled by Tom Nicholson from press reports.
The Slovak Spectator cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information presented in its Flash News postings.

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