Desynchronisation

Editorial While in Asia rising production costs – driven by growing commodity prices and disruptions in supply chains – coupled with the imposition of new health restrictions linked to the outbreak of new infections with the Delta variant weighed heavily on the momentum of industrial and manufacturing activity, in Europe the continued easing of lockdowns has boosted economic sentiment to its highest level in 21 years. Desynchronisation and uncertainty will continue to define the way out of this pandemic. We invite you to discover our economic outlook for H2-2021 in our Mid-year Outlook fresh off the press. Enjoy !