Brussels, 15/10/2007 (Agence Europe) - Industrial production increased by 1.2% in the euro zone and by 0.9% in the EU of 27 in August 2007 compared to July 2007, where it grew by 0.7% and 0.6% respectively. Compared to August 2006, industrial production has grown 4.3% in the euro zone and 4.0% in the EU of 27.
In monthly terms, the production of consumer durables grew by 3.8% in the euro zone and by 3.2% in the EU of 27. The energy sector grew by 0.8% in the euro zone, but fell by 0.4% in...