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Markit's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for the euro zone rose to just 51.7 from March's 51.6

Euro zone factory growth weakens in April

Euro zone factories did slightly better in April, with output not losing as much momentum as initially thought but growth in activity remaining weak despite the second-deepest price-cutting since early 2010, a survey showed.

Business • 03 May 16

The private Caixin/Markit PMI found output, total new orders and output prices all returned to growth, while a survey of the service sector surprised with its strength

Chinese manufacturing sees growth in March - PMI

Activity in China's vast factory sector grew for the first time in nine months in March to bring a hint of Spring to the global economy, though a renewed chill in Japanese industry led to a muted response in financial markets.

Business • 01 Apr 16

Sharper rises in output and new orders were recorded and the rate of job creation continued to increase

Manufacturing growth at 8-month high - PMI

Irish manufacturing growth rebounded to an eight-month high in March as faster expansions in output and new orders suggested firms in the euro zone's fastest-growing economy were weathering a tough global economic outlook.

Business • 01 Apr 16

Markit's flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index jumped to 53.7 this month from February's reading of 53

Euro zone businesses end Q1 on a higher note

Euro zone business activity ended the first quarter on a higher note, suggesting extra stimulus from the European Central Bank may already be having a positive effect.

Business • 22 Mar 16

The PMI indicates there have been consecutive monthly increases in construction activity for the last 28 months

Construction activity at record levels - PMI

Construction activity increased at its fastest pace in more than 15 years last month, according to the latest Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index from Ulster Bank.

Business • 14 Mar 16

Markit's final Composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 53 last month from January's 53.6

February was worst month for euro firms in a year

Euro zone businesses had their worst month in over a year in February which, coupled with further signs of deflationary pressures, is likely to solidify expectations for further monetary policy easing.

Business • 03 Mar 16

Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index for German manufacturing fell to 50.5 in February from 52.3 in January

Growth in German manufacturing slows in February

German manufacturing hardly grew in February with activity falling to its lowest in 15 months, a survey showed today.

Business • 01 Mar 16

Markit's manufacturing PMI for the euro zone dropped to 51.2 in February from January's 52.3

Euro zone factory growth at year low in February

Euro zone manufacturing activity expanded at its weakest pace for a year last month as deep price discounting failed to stop slowing order growth, a survey showed today.

Business • 01 Mar 16

China's official Purchasing Managers' Index stood at 49 in February, below the 50 mark for a seventh month

Asian factories hit hard in February

Manufacturing activity across much of Asia shrank in February with China suffering a seventh month of decline in a row.

Business • 01 Mar 16

China's official Purchasing Managers' Index, which tracks activity in factories and workshops, fell to 49.4 in January

China manufacturing index falls to three-year low

A key measure of China's manufacturing activity dropped to its weakest level in more than three years in January, data showed today, underlining weakness in the world's second-largest economy.

Business • 01 Feb 16

The Markit/CIPS UK services purchasing managers' index edged down to 55.5 last month from 55.9 in November

UK services growth slows in December

Growth in Britain's dominant services industry slowed slightly in December, suggesting the economy expanded only modestly ahead of a new year in which it faces significant risks.

Business • 06 Jan 16

Euro zone's final composite PMI moves up to a four-month high of 54.3 from November's 54.2

Euro zone business growth picks up in December

Euro zone private sector growth accelerated more than initially thought in December as firms took on staff at the fastest pace in almost half a decade, a new survey shows.

Business • 06 Jan 16

ECB's loose monetary policy is still not having much effect, euro zone PMI surveys show today

Euro zone business growth waning in December

Euro zone businesses ended the year on a glum note with growth slowing despite more price cutting, suggesting the ECB's loose monetary policy is still not having much effect, a survey showed today.

Business • 16 Dec 15

Ulster Bank's Construction PMI showed a reading of 55.5 in November

New construction order growth at five month high

The construction sector put in a strong performance again in November, according to the latest index from Ulster Bank.

Business • 14 Dec 15

Markit's final composite PMI rose to 54.2 from October's reading of 53.9

Euro zone business growth speeds up - PMI

Euro zone business growth accelerated slightly in November, but with firms cutting prices again the improvement will do little to alter expectations of more easing by the ECB today.

Business • 03 Dec 15

Manufacturing, which accounts for 12% of the economy, has been hammered by dollar strength and the spending cuts by energy firms

US manufacturing contracts in November

US manufacturing contracted in November for the first time in 36 months as the sector buckled under the weight of a strong dollar and deep spending cuts in the energy sector.

Business • 01 Dec 15

Markit's Composite Purchasing Managers Index rose to 54.4 points from 53.9 points in October

Euro zone economy picks up pace in November

Euro zone business activity hit a four and a half year high in November, helping create much-needed jobs in a broad-based upturn despite the impact on France of the Paris attacks.

Business • 23 Nov 15

ECB's huge stimulus programme having little apparent impact on economic activity or price pressures in the euro zone

Euro zone business growth remains tepid in October

Euro zone business growth remained tepid last month, with the European Central Bank's massive stimulus programme having little apparent impact on economic activity or price pressures.

Business • 04 Nov 15

Markit's final euro zone manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was 52.3 last month

Euro zone factory growth remains weak

The European Central Bank's massive stimulus programme has done little to spur manufacturing growth in the euro zone, a survey showed today.

Business • 02 Nov 15

The Investec Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 53.6 in October from 53.8 in September

Manufacturing expanding at slightly slower pace

The country's manufacturing expansion slowed slightly in October as output and employment growth eased, a survey showed today.

Business • 02 Nov 15

Construction output has increased for the past 25 months in a row

Construction sector growth slows in September

The construction sector ended the third quarter of the year on a positive note, according to the latest construction Purchasing Managers index from Ulster Bank.

Business • 12 Oct 15

The failure of the euro zone economy to pick up speed over the summer will be a disappointment to the ECB

Euro zone business activity slows in September

Euro zone business activity weakened last month as new orders came in at a slower pace than first reported and fewer jobs were created.

Business • 05 Oct 15

Beijing's official Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 49.8 last month

China manufacturing continues to shrink

Chinese manufacturing shrank for a second month in a row in September, showing the headwinds blighting the world's second-largest economy despite some signs the contraction is easing.

Business • 01 Oct 15

Investec's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index showed a reading of 53.8 in September

Irish manufacturing inches up from 18-month low

The country's manufacturing sector growth inched up from an 18-month low in September as output fell, but new orders rose slightly.

Business • 01 Oct 15

Markit's Composite Flash PMI, considered a good guide to growth, came in at 53.9 in September, down from 54.3

Euro zone business growth slows on Asian demand

Euro zone business growth slowed this month as Asian demand weakened, a survey showed today.

Business • 23 Sep 15

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Euro zone factory growth weakens in April

Chinese manufacturing sees growth in March - PMI

Manufacturing growth at 8-month high - PMI

Euro zone businesses end Q1 on a higher note

Construction activity at record levels - PMI

February was worst month for euro firms in a year

Growth in German manufacturing slows in February

Euro zone factory growth at year low in February

Asian factories hit hard in February

China manufacturing index falls to three-year low

UK services growth slows in December

Euro zone business growth picks up in December

Euro zone business growth waning in December

New construction order growth at five month high

Euro zone business growth speeds up - PMI

US manufacturing contracts in November

Euro zone economy picks up pace in November

Euro zone business growth remains tepid in October

Euro zone factory growth remains weak

Manufacturing expanding at slightly slower pace

Construction sector growth slows in September

Euro zone business activity slows in September

China manufacturing continues to shrink

Irish manufacturing inches up from 18-month low

Euro zone business growth slows on Asian demand