China’s economy starts 2026 strongly as retail sales, investment rise
China's economy shows a robust start to 2026 with significant increases in retail sales and fixed-asset investment, particularly following the festive season.
Germany reports industrial production decline
Germany's industrial output declined by 0.5% in January, with major impacts reported in energy-intensive sectors.
Industrial production declines by 1.3% in January as semiconductor output decreases; consumption and investment rise
South Korea's industrial production fell by 1.3% in January due to a decrease in semiconductor manufacturing, despite rising consumer and investment spending.
The volume of industrial production increased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, industrial companies produced 1.7 percent more output in constant prices in 2025 compared to the previous year, with a 3.1 percent increase in manufacturing but decreases in mining and energy sectors.