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HCOB's final euro zone manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index dipped to 46.5 in February from January's 46.6

Euro zone factory activity contracts for 20th month

Euro zone manufacturing activity continued to contract last month amid weak demand although firms were optimistic about the year ahead, a survey showed today.

Business • 01 Mar 24

The HCOB flash euro zone purchasing managers' index (PMI) recorded a figure of 48.9 in February from 47.9 in January

Euro zone business activity decline slows in February

Euro zone business activity fell for the ninth month in a row, but the rate of decline eased further from January, a closely-watched survey showed today.

Business • 22 Feb 24

HCOB's final euro zone manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index), compiled by S&P Global, climbed to 46.6 in January from December's 44.4

Euro zone factory downturn eases for a third month

The downturn in euro zone factory activity eased for a third month in January but could stretch through this quarter, according to a survey today that showed a majority of sub-indices remained within the contraction zone.

Business • 01 Feb 24

HCOB's Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is compiled by S&P Global and is seen as a good gauge of overall economic health

Euro zone business activity shrank again in December

The contraction in euro zone business activity continued at the end of 2023 due to a persistent downturn in the dominant services industry, a survey showed today, indicating the bloc's economy was in recession.

Business • 04 Jan 24

HCOB's preliminary Composite PMI fell to 47 this month from November's 47.6, confounding expectations in a Reuters poll for a rise to 48

Euro zone likely in recession, PMI surveys show

The downturn in euro zone business activity surprisingly deepened in December, according to a closely watched survey which indicated the bloc's economy is almost certainly in recession.

Business • 15 Dec 23

HCOB's flash euro zone Composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 46.5 in October from September's 47.2 - its lowest since November 2020

Euro zone PMI hits lowest in nearly three years

Euro zone business activity took a surprise turn for the worse this month as demand fell in a broad-based downturn across the region, a survey showed, suggesting the bloc may slip into recession.

Business • 24 Oct 23

HCOB's final Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, seen as a good gauge of overall economic health, nudged up to 47.2 in September from August's 46.7

Euro zone economy likely contracted in Q3 - PMI

The euro zone economy probably shrank last quarter, according to a survey which showed demand fell in September at the fastest pace in almost three years.

Business • 04 Oct 23

China's Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July from 50.5 in June, missing analysts' forecasts of 50.3

World factory activity shrinks as China slowdown hits

Global factory activity took a further turn for the worse in July, private surveys showed today, a sign slowing growth and weakness in China were taking a toll on the world economy.

Business • 01 Aug 23

HCOB's final euro zone manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 42.7 in July from June's 43.4, its lowest since May 2020

Euro zone factory July activity sees sharp slowdown

Manufacturing activity across the euro zone contracted in July at the fastest pace since Covid-19 was cementing its grip on the world as demand slumped despite factories cutting their prices sharply, a survey showed today.

Business • 01 Aug 23

HCOB's final Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P Global and seen as a good gauge of overall economic health, slumped to 49.9 in June from May's 52.8

Euro zone business activity contracts in June - PMI

Euro zone business activity slipped into contractionary territory last month in a broad-based downturn across the bloc's dominant services industry and a deepening decline of factory output, a survey showed.

Business • 05 Jul 23

The flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index jumped to an 11-month high of 54.4 in April from March's 53.7

Euro zone recovery unexpectedly gathering pace in April

The euro zone economic recovery has unexpectedly gathered pace this month as the bloc's dominant services industry saw already buoyant demand rise, more than offsetting a deepening downturn in manufacturing.

Business • 21 Apr 23

S&P Global's final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the euro zone fell to 47.3 in March from February's 48.5

Euro zone factory downturn deepened in March - PMI

Activity at struggling factories across the euro zone fell further last month as consumers feeling the pinch from rising living costs cut back, according to a survey which did show the cost of manufacturing fell for the first time since mid-2020.

Business • 03 Apr 23

S&P Global's Composite Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to an eight-month high of 52 last month from 50.3 in January

Euro zone recovery gathers pace - PMI

The recovery in euro zone business activity gathered pace last month as growth accelerated in the bloc's dominant services industry, a survey showed, providing the latest piece of evidence suggesting the currency union will avoid a recession.

Business • 03 Mar 23

S&P Global's Composite Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to a seven-month high of 50.3 last month from 49.3 in December

Euro zone business activity returns to growth - PMI

Business activity in the euro zone bounced back to growth in January, according to a survey which suggested the bloc's economy might again escape a contraction this quarter and that the upturn may accelerate.

Business • 03 Feb 23

S&P Global's final composite Purchasing Managers' Index for the euro zone rose to 49.3 in December from November's 47.8

Euro zone recession may not be as deep as expected

Euro zone business activity contracted less than initially thought at the end of last year as price pressures eased, according to a survey which suggested the bloc's recession may not be as deep as expected.

Business • 04 Jan 23

S&P Global's final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for the euro zone fell to a 27-month low of 48.4 in September from August's reading of 49.6

Euro zone factory activity declines as energy bills hit

Manufacturing activity across the euro zone declined further last month as a growing cost of living crisis kept consumers wary while soaring energy bills limited production, a survey showed today.

Business • 03 Oct 22

S&P Global's flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, seen as a good guide to overall economic health, fell to 49.2 in August from 49.9 in July

Euro zone business activity contracted again in August

Business activity in the euro zone contracted for a second month in a row in August as the cost of living crisis forced consumers to cut spending while supply constraints also hurt manufacturers, a survey showed today.

Business • 23 Aug 22

S&P Global's final composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a 16-month low of 52 in June from May's 54.8

Euro zone business growth slowed sharply in June - PMI

Business growth across the euro zone slowed further last month, according to a survey in which forward looking indicators suggested the region could slip into decline this quarter as the cost of living crisis keeps consumers wary.

Business • 05 Jul 22

S&P Global's final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 54.6 in May from April's 55.5

Euro zone factories struggled in May - PMI

Manufacturing growth in the euro zone slowed last month as factories faced supply shortages, high prices and a fall in demand, according to a survey which suggested consumers were switching their spending to tourism and recreation.

Business • 01 Jun 22

S&P Global's flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index for the euro zone fell to 54.9 in May from 55.8 in April

Euro zone business growth slows but still resilient

Euro zone business growth slowed this month but stayed strong as the cost of living crisis put a dent in consumer spending power while a shortage of raw materials held back expansion in manufacturing, a preliminary survey showed today.

Business • 24 May 22

IHS Markit's Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a six-month low of 54.3 in October from 56.2 in September

Euro zone business growth slowed in October

Growth in euro zone business activity has slowed down this month as firms face soaring costs due to supply-chain constraints, while the dominant service industry struggled amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

Business • 22 Oct 21

Euro zone factories have struggled with logistical issues, product shortages and a labour crunch

Euro zone factory growth strong but bottlenecks bite

Euro zone manufacturing growth remained strong in September but activity took a big hit from supply chain bottlenecks that are likely to persist and keep inflationary pressures high, a survey showed today.

Business • 01 Oct 21

IHS Markit's Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 59.5 in August from 60.2 last month

Euro zone business boom roared on in August - PMI

Euro zone business activity remained strong this month, only dipping from July's two-decade high pace, as a rapid vaccination drive against the coronavirus allowed more businesses to reopen and customers to venture out, a survey showed today.

Business • 23 Aug 21

IHS Markit's Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 60.6 in July from 59.5, its highest reading since July 2000

Euro zone businesses boomed in July but confidence dips

Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest monthly pace in over two decades in July as the loosening of more Covid-19 restrictions gave a boost to services but fears of another wave of infections hit business confidence, a survey showed today.

Business • 23 Jul 21

IHS Markit's final February Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, seen as a good gauge of economic health, rose to 48.8 from January's 47.8

Euro zone in double-dip recession but optimism rising

The euro zone economy is almost certainly in a double-dip recession as pandemic-linked lockdowns continue to hammer the services industry, a survey showed today.

Business • 03 Mar 21

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