
In November 2024, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) edged down slightly, moving from 90.0 in November to 89.6. This decline underscores the ongoing challenges within the foundry sector, exacerbated by economic and geopolitical turbulence. Meanwhile, the Business Climate Indicator (BCI) displayed a modest improvement, rising from -0.93 to -0.77, indicating cautious optimism in broader industrial expectations.