Industrial production in the eurozone was stronger than expected in July, according to figures published by Eurostat.<br /><br /> Thanks to a rise in the volume of energy, capital goods production and durable consumer goods, industrial output in the 19 countries sharing the single currency rose 0.6 percent month-on-month, making a 1.9 percent gain year-on-year.<br /><br /> A survey of economists had revealed they expected a 0.3 percent monthly rise, and a 0.6 percent yearly gain.<br /><br /> The EU’s stats office also revised data for June upwards, to a 0.3 percent monthly fall from -0.4 percent, and to a 1.5 percent year-on-year rise from the previously reported 1.2 percent increase.<br /><br /> The increase in industrial production suggests the tentative recovery is continuing, and follows two months of contraction amid fears over Greece and China.<br /><br /> Euro area industrial production +0.6% in July 15 over June 15, +1.9% over July 14 #Eurostat http://t.co/kaF61GnalL pic.twitter.com/sujEr1KbC8— EU_Eurostat (@EU_Eurostat) Sept
