FX.co ★ Euro Zone Industrial Output Slips Further in January, Signaling Weak Start to 2026

Industrial production in the Euro Zone deteriorated slightly at the start of 2026, underscoring ongoing weakness in the bloc’s manufacturing sector. According to the latest data updated on 13 March 2026, industrial output fell by 1.5% month-over-month in January, following a revised 1.4% decline in December 2025.

The month-over-month figures show that the contraction in activity deepened, albeit marginally, as January’s performance is measured against December, while December’s result reflects a comparison with November 2025. The back-to-back declines suggest that industrial producers in the currency bloc entered the new year with limited momentum, raising concerns about the strength of the Euro Zone’s broader economic recovery.