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January's final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for the euro zone was 59.6, below December's 60.6

Euro zone manufacturing boom continues into 2018

The euro zone's booming manufacturing industry raced into 2018, churning out goods last month at one of the fastest paces in over 20 years, suggesting the economic recovery still has momentum.

Business • 01 Feb 18

IHS Markit's final composite Purchasing Managers' Index for the euro zone fell to 56 last month from September's 56.7

Euro zone growth lost momentum in October - PMI

The euro zone's economy lost some energy last month but growth remained strong and firms were able to pass on more of their costs to consumers as pricing power increased, a new survey shows.

Business • 06 Nov 17

IHS Markit's final composite Purchasing Managers' Index for the euro zone bounced up to 56.7 in September from 55.7

Euro zone firms struggle to keep up with surging demand

Business across the euro zone grew rapidly in September as firms struggled to keep up with demand, with October looking likely to be lively as well.

Business • 04 Oct 17

IHS Markit's final composite PMI for the euro zone was 56.3 in June, comfortably beating a flash estimate of 55.7

Euro zone businesses lost some momentum in June

Euro zone businesses lost some momentum in June but chalked up their best performance last quarter in over six years, new surveys show.

Business • 05 Jul 17

China's purchasing managers' index (PMI), a gauge of factory conditions, came in at 51.7 - beating estimates

China factory activity picks up in June

An indicator of Chinese manufacturing activity beat forecasts in June but analysts warn the surprising result belied a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.

Business • 30 Jun 17

Markit's flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index for June fell to 55.7 from the 56.8 it registered in April and May

Euro zone businesses end Q2 with slower growth - PMI

Roaring euro zone business growth tailed off unexpectedly toward the end of the first half of 2017 following a sudden slowing in the pace of expansion by services firms, a survey showed today.

Business • 23 Jun 17

IHS Markit's euro zone Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index for May matched April's 56.8, its highest since 2011

Euro zone business activity remained buoyant in May

Businesses across the euro zone maintained April's strong growth rate this month as firms struggled to meet growing demand, a new survey showed today.

Business • 23 May 17

IHS Markit's final composite Purchasing Managers' Index was steady in January, unchanged from December's reading of 54.4

Euro zone businesses stay buoyant at start of 2017

Euro zone businesses started 2017 by increasing activity at the same multi-year record pace they set in December and faster growth in demand suggested the good times will continue.

Business • 03 Feb 17

The closely-watched Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) said output hit 56.1 in December, up from 53.6 in November and above economists' expectations of 53.3

UK manufacturing starts 2017 on 'strong footing'

Output in Britain's manufacturing industry has started the New Year on a "strong footing" after unexpectedly leaping to a two-and-half-year high at the end of 2016.

Business • 03 Jan 17

Markit's flash composite PMI jumped to 55.1 in October from 52.8 in September

German private sector growth hits 2016 high

Germany's private sector expanded at the fastest rate this year in October, suggesting Europe's largest economy is firing on all cylinders at the start of the fourth quarter after losing momentum in the previous two months.

Business • 24 Oct 16

The euro zone flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index jumped to 53.7 from September's 52.6

Euro zone firms have strongest month this year

Business activity in the euro zone has expanded at the fastest rate this year in October, despite firms raising prices at the sharpest rate in more than five years.

Business • 24 Oct 16

Markit's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for the euro zone rose to 52.6 in September from 51.7 in August

Euro zone manufacturing activity accelerates

Manufacturing activity in the euro zone picked up last month as demand increased from both within and outside the currency bloc.

Business • 03 Oct 16

Investec Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index slipped to 51.3 in September from 51.7 in August

Manufacturing activity slows in September

Manufacturing growth slowed in September, and employment in the sector failed to expand for the first time in over three years, a survey showed today.

Business • 03 Oct 16

A closely-watched gauge of the UK's giant services industry showed a record leap in activity in August

UK economy shows signs of recovery from Brexit

The UK economy showed its clearest sign to date of bouncing back from the initial shock of June's vote to leave the European Union, but a big slowdown in growth and a further Bank of England rate cut remain on the cards.

Business • 05 Sep 16

Markit's flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index dipped to 52.9 in July from June's 53.1

Euro zone business shows weakest growth since 2015

Euro zone business growth was at its slowest since the start of 2015 this month as stronger performances in the two big economies of Germany and France offset weakness in smaller countries,

Business • 22 Jul 16

UK Services PMI shows steepest drop since 1996 when record began

British PMI shows record drop after Brexit vote

Britain's economy appears to be shrinking at the fastest rate since the financial crisis in the wake of last month's Brexit vote, a new business index shows.

Business • 22 Jul 16

Factories across Europe enjoyed a buoyant month in June - but that was before the Brexit result

European factories bounce as Asia struggles

Factories across Europe enjoyed a buoyant month in June but that growth could be under threat after Britons voted to leave the European Union last week.

Business • 01 Jul 16

Investec Manufacturing PMI shows a reading of 53 in June

Manufacturing growth at three month high in June

Irish manufacturers reported growth in new export orders and the sector enjoyed its 37th consecutive month of growth, the latest Investec Purchasing Managers index shows.

Business • 01 Jul 16

The latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index showed a reading of 55.9 in May

Growth in construction sector slows in May

Activity in the construction sector continued to rise in May, though at a slightly slower pace than in previous months.

Business • 13 Jun 16

Markit's final manufacturing PMI for the euro zone dipped to a three-month low of 51.5 from April's 51.7

Euro zone factory growth remained tepid in May

Euro zone manufacturing activity growth remained lacklustre last month, supporting the view that strong economic growth in the first quarter did not carry through to the second.

Business • 01 Jun 16

$China's official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was only fractionally above positive at 50.1 in May$

Weak demand hitting Asia's factories in May

Factory activity in Asia failed to speed up in May as the region's export-driven businesses struggled for new orders in a slow global economy, surveys released today showed.

Business • 01 Jun 16

A preliminary reading of Markit's monthly purchasing managers' index rose to 51.1 from 50.2 in April

French business activity back at pre-attacks level

French business activity grew faster than expected in May, returning to levels not seen since before the November 13 attacks in Paris, a survey showed today.

Business • 23 May 16

Markit's flash composite PMI for Germany rose to 54.7 in May from 53.6 in April

German private sector growth accelerates in May

Growth in Germany's private sector accelerated in May to hit the highest level so far this year, a survey showed today.

Business • 23 May 16

Markit's flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index edged down to 52.9 from April's reading of 53

Euro zone business growth slows in May

Business growth across the euro zone dipped to a 16-month low in May but stronger showings from Germany and France suggest it is the smaller member countries that may be struggling.

Business • 23 May 16

The UK services sector grew at its lowest rate in more than three years, new figures show

UK economy slows, risks stalling as EU vote nears

Britain's economy slowed in April and may stall as consumers worry about June's EU referendum, reaching levels at which in the past the Bank of England began to consider rate cuts.

Business • 05 May 16

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Euro zone manufacturing boom continues into 2018

Euro zone growth lost momentum in October - PMI

Euro zone firms struggle to keep up with surging demand

Euro zone businesses lost some momentum in June

China factory activity picks up in June

Euro zone businesses end Q2 with slower growth - PMI

Euro zone business activity remained buoyant in May

Euro zone businesses stay buoyant at start of 2017

UK manufacturing starts 2017 on 'strong footing'

German private sector growth hits 2016 high

Euro zone firms have strongest month this year

Euro zone manufacturing activity accelerates

Manufacturing activity slows in September

UK economy shows signs of recovery from Brexit

Euro zone business shows weakest growth since 2015

British PMI shows record drop after Brexit vote

European factories bounce as Asia struggles

Manufacturing growth at three month high in June

Growth in construction sector slows in May

Euro zone factory growth remained tepid in May

Weak demand hitting Asia's factories in May

French business activity back at pre-attacks level

German private sector growth accelerates in May

Euro zone business growth slows in May

UK economy slows, risks stalling as EU vote nears