FX.co ★ Austria’s Manufacturing Momentum Builds as Bank Austria PMI Rises to 51.7 in May

Austria’s manufacturing sector strengthened further in May, with the Bank Austria Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edging up to 51.7, from 51.2 in April 2026. The latest reading, updated on 27 May 2026, indicates an acceleration in expansion, as values above 50 signal growth in manufacturing activity.

The uptick from April’s 51.2 suggests that operating conditions in Austrian factories continued to improve at a modest but increasing pace. The May 2026 figure marks a second consecutive month in expansion territory, pointing to sustained resilience in the sector during the second quarter. While detailed breakdowns of output, new orders and employment were not provided, the headline improvement underscores a cautiously positive trend for Austria’s industrial outlook.