Global Industry Forecasts > Quarterly Industry Forecasts > Engineering And Metal Goods

The global outlook for engineering and metal goods has been revised down to 1.1% for 2016, due to a dismal performance in the first half of the year. The view for 2017-18 still remains a bit more positive, although less robust than forecast previously. A slower pace of international trade and sluggish investment demand are both weighing on the outlook.