Russia manufacturing growth slows to 1% in 9 months, defense-led

Russian manufacturing output grew only 1% in Jan-Sep 2026, down from prior pace, with growth driven by defense industries while investment-dependent sectors lag. Civilian consumer-oriented production shows signs of recovery. The slowdown reflects broader economic cooling and signals weakening investment demand, though consumer resilience offers partial offset.

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