Industrial output soars in Russia

19 Nov, 2007 07:08 / Updated 16 years ago

Russia's industrial output rose a higher than expected 6.1 per cent in October. The month-on-month jump was up on analysts' predictions.

Production of electricity, gas, water has soared 34% since September. Year-on-year industrial production is up 7.4%. Manufacturing was the standout gainer nearing a double digit increase.