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Cyprus Industrial Production Advances Amid Diversified Sector Growth In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 26, 2026

Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index rose to 113.0 points in December 2025, marking a 3.5% increase compared with the same month a year earlier, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service. The figures suggest continued industrial momentum as the country’s production base expands across several manufacturing segments.

Overview Of Economic Momentum

Based on the 2021 reference value of 100 points, industrial output maintained an upward trend throughout 2025. For the full year, production increased by 3.6%, reflecting steady growth supported by manufacturing activity and ongoing industrial investment.

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Sector Analysis: Winners And Losers

Manufacturing remained the main driver of growth, expanding by 4.6% in December. Water supply and materials recovery also contributed, rising by 3.2%.

Other sectors showed weaker performance. Electricity supply declined by 2.4% compared with December 2024, while mining and quarrying fell by 1.7%, highlighting uneven performance across the industrial landscape.

In-Depth Manufacturing Performance

Within manufacturing, furniture production and related activities, including machinery repair and installation, recorded one of the strongest gains, rising 13.8% year over year.

Wood and cork products, excluding furniture, increased by 11.9%, while machinery, motor vehicles, and transport equipment production rose by 8.1%.

Annual Trends And Segment Challenges

For the full year, the manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products posted the strongest growth, rising 10.9% compared with 2024. Wood and cork products grew by 9.1%, while basic metals and fabricated metal products increased by 8%.

Furniture-related activities expanded by 7.2%. At the same time, paper products and printing declined by 9.5%, while textiles, apparel, and leather products fell by 3.8%. Electricity supply recorded a full-year decline of 2%, underscoring differences in sector performance.

Outlook

The latest data points to continued growth in Cyprus’ industrial sector, led primarily by manufacturing. At the same time, weaker performance in energy and selected manufacturing segments highlights areas where productivity and investment strategies may shape future industrial performance.

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Bitcoin Surges 23% In A Week As Investor Optimism Returns

by News Editor

August 21, 2026

Bitcoin was on track for a weekly gain of around 23% on Friday as a series of positive macroeconomic and policy developments boosted investor sentiment.

The cryptocurrency was trading about 6% higher at roughly $77,000, up from around $62,800 at the start of the week. Crypto-related stocks also rallied, with Coinbase and Circle gaining more than 9%, while Strategy rose 7%.

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Macro Factors Fuel Rally

Bitcoin’s latest surge began Wednesday after Treasury yields fell sharply following a major intervention by the U.S. Treasury in the bond market. Lower yields eased pressure on risk assets and helped trigger a broader move into cryptocurrencies.

The rally was further amplified by a major short squeeze. Around $2.7 billion in crypto short positions were liquidated, according to CoinGlass.

Max Stuedlein, head of Partnerships at Sygnum APAC, said the move reflected an alignment of macroeconomic and policy catalysts, including the Treasury’s decision to increase buybacks of longer-dated government debt.

Clarity Act Boosts Sentiment

Investor confidence improved further on Thursday as the White House and crypto industry leaders made a final push to advance the Clarity Act in the coming weeks.

The legislation is widely viewed as a potential catalyst for the crypto market, although its chances of passing remain relatively limited.

Despite the rally, bitcoin remains well below its 2026 high of $94,820 reached in January and its all-time high of $126,198, set last October.

Analysts See More Volatility Ahead

Lucy Gazmararian, founder and managing partner at Token Bay Capital, said the crypto market may be approaching the end of its bear cycle.

She expects bitcoin could experience one more decline of around 20% before the market turns, pointing to historical cycles and the recent liquidation of heavily leveraged short positions.

Gazmararian also described bitcoin as a long-term hedge against monetary debasement, while warning that its short-term price remains highly volatile and driven by market cycles.