UK services PMI slips in September Rapid growth in Britain's services sector eased slightly in September and a broader measure of private-sector expansion fell to a six-month low. Business • 03 Oct 14
UK services PMI slips in September Rapid growth in Britain's services sector eased slightly in September and a broader measure of private-sector expansion fell to a six-month low. Business • 03 Oct 14
Euro zone business growth weakens in September Euro zone business grew at the slowest rate this year in September, reflecting falling demand in the region. Business • 03 Oct 14
Euro zone business growth weakens in September Euro zone business grew at the slowest rate this year in September, reflecting falling demand in the region. Business • 03 Oct 14
Growth in new UK manufacturing orders stagnates Growth in new manufacturing orders in the UK ground to "near stagnation" levels in September as new figures today showed the sector suffered its worst performance for 17 months. Business • 01 Oct 14
Growth in new UK manufacturing orders stagnates Growth in new manufacturing orders in the UK ground to "near stagnation" levels in September as new figures today showed the sector suffered its worst performance for 17 months. Business • 01 Oct 14
Euro zone manufacturing growth slows in September Manufacturing growth in the euro zone slowed further in September as new orders contracted for the first time in over a year. Business • 01 Oct 14
Euro zone manufacturing growth slows in September Manufacturing growth in the euro zone slowed further in September as new orders contracted for the first time in over a year. Business • 01 Oct 14
Manufacturing industry shows robust growth again Manufacturing activity expanded solidly in September, as firms stocked up on inventories in anticipation of a further rise in new orders in the coming months. Business • 01 Oct 14
Manufacturing industry shows robust growth again Manufacturing activity expanded solidly in September, as firms stocked up on inventories in anticipation of a further rise in new orders in the coming months. Business • 01 Oct 14
German private sector expands for 17th month Germany's private sector grew for the 17th month in a row in September, a key survey shows today. Business • 23 Sep 14
German private sector expands for 17th month Germany's private sector grew for the 17th month in a row in September, a key survey shows today. Business • 23 Sep 14
Euro zone business growth slows in September Euro zone business activity expanded at a slightly weaker pace than expected in September as firms cut prices for the 30th month in a row, a survey showed today. Business • 23 Sep 14
Euro zone business growth slows in September Euro zone business activity expanded at a slightly weaker pace than expected in September as firms cut prices for the 30th month in a row, a survey showed today. Business • 23 Sep 14
French business activity shrinking French business activity contracted again in September due to a weaker than expected service sector, as the euro zone's second-biggest economy struggles to emerge from stagnation. Business • 23 Sep 14
French business activity shrinking French business activity contracted again in September due to a weaker than expected service sector, as the euro zone's second-biggest economy struggles to emerge from stagnation. Business • 23 Sep 14
China factory activity edges up, employment down China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly picked up some momentum in September despite factory employment slumping to a five and a half year low. Business • 23 Sep 14
China factory activity edges up, employment down China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly picked up some momentum in September despite factory employment slumping to a five and a half year low. Business • 23 Sep 14
Euro zone business grows at lowest pace this year Euro zone business grew at the slowest rate this year in August as escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine subdued spending and investment. Business • 03 Sep 14
Euro zone business grows at lowest pace this year Euro zone business grew at the slowest rate this year in August as escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine subdued spending and investment. Business • 03 Sep 14
Euro zone factory growth slows in August Euro zone manufacturing growth slowed slightly more than initially thought last month as new orders dwindled and factories suffered amid rising tensions in Ukraine. Business • 01 Sep 14
Euro zone factory growth slows in August Euro zone manufacturing growth slowed slightly more than initially thought last month as new orders dwindled and factories suffered amid rising tensions in Ukraine. Business • 01 Sep 14
Business growth slows in Europe and China Business growth in China and across Europe slowed this month - more evidence that the world economy is stuttering and may need more monetary stimulus to keep it going. Business • 21 Aug 14
Business growth slows in Europe and China Business growth in China and across Europe slowed this month - more evidence that the world economy is stuttering and may need more monetary stimulus to keep it going. Business • 21 Aug 14
Euro zone business growth slows in June Euro zone business expanded at the slowest rate in six months in June, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Jul 14
Euro zone business growth slows in June Euro zone business expanded at the slowest rate in six months in June, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Jul 14
Service sector growth hits 7-year high in June The services sector grew at the fastest rate in seven years in June as firms hired more staff. Business • 03 Jul 14
Service sector growth hits 7-year high in June The services sector grew at the fastest rate in seven years in June as firms hired more staff. Business • 03 Jul 14
Euro zone manufacturing growth eases in June Euro zone manufacturing growth eased slightly more than previously thought last month and factories fulfilled existing orders to keep busy. Business • 01 Jul 14
Euro zone manufacturing growth eases in June Euro zone manufacturing growth eased slightly more than previously thought last month and factories fulfilled existing orders to keep busy. Business • 01 Jul 14
Construction recovery continues in May The recovery in the country's construction sector continued in May, although the pace of growth slowed from the previous month's highs. Business • 09 Jun 14
Construction recovery continues in May The recovery in the country's construction sector continued in May, although the pace of growth slowed from the previous month's highs. Business • 09 Jun 14
Services sector growth slows a little in May Growth in Ireland's services sector held near a seven-year high in May, easing only slightly as an expansion in employment and new export business moderated. Business • 05 Jun 14
Services sector growth slows a little in May Growth in Ireland's services sector held near a seven-year high in May, easing only slightly as an expansion in employment and new export business moderated. Business • 05 Jun 14
Drag in euro zone recovery supports ECB call New data has confirmed a slowdown in the euro zone's economic recovery in the first quarter, likely reinforcing calls for bold action by the ECB this week to fight low inflation and high unemployment. Business • 04 Jun 14
Drag in euro zone recovery supports ECB call New data has confirmed a slowdown in the euro zone's economic recovery in the first quarter, likely reinforcing calls for bold action by the ECB this week to fight low inflation and high unemployment. Business • 04 Jun 14
Euro zone business keeps up solid pace of growth The strong pace of growth in the euro zone's private sector eased very slightly this month, with drastic price cuts preventing any further slowdown. Business • 22 May 14
Euro zone business keeps up solid pace of growth The strong pace of growth in the euro zone's private sector eased very slightly this month, with drastic price cuts preventing any further slowdown. Business • 22 May 14
Chinese and Japanese factory output improves China's factory sector turned in its best performance in five months in May, a preliminary HSBC survey showed today. Business • 22 May 14
Chinese and Japanese factory output improves China's factory sector turned in its best performance in five months in May, a preliminary HSBC survey showed today. Business • 22 May 14
Euro zone factory recovery broadens - PMI The recovery in euro zone manufacturing accelerated at the start of the second quarter but factories cut goods prices for a second month in a row. Business • 02 May 14
Euro zone factory recovery broadens - PMI The recovery in euro zone manufacturing accelerated at the start of the second quarter but factories cut goods prices for a second month in a row. Business • 02 May 14
Chinese manufacturing up in April China's manufacturing activity improved in April, the government said today, showing increased strength for a second month as the country's broader economy slows. Business • 01 May 14
Chinese manufacturing up in April China's manufacturing activity improved in April, the government said today, showing increased strength for a second month as the country's broader economy slows. Business • 01 May 14
China factory activity shrinks for 4th month China's factory activity shrank for the fourth month in a row in April, signalling economic weakness into the second quarter. Business • 23 Apr 14
China factory activity shrinks for 4th month China's factory activity shrank for the fourth month in a row in April, signalling economic weakness into the second quarter. Business • 23 Apr 14
Growing service sector won't avert China slowdown A robust services sector will not stop China's economy from slowing into the middle of the year, analysts said. Business • 03 Apr 14
Growing service sector won't avert China slowdown A robust services sector will not stop China's economy from slowing into the middle of the year, analysts said. Business • 03 Apr 14
UK manufacturing growth cools in March Growth in British manufacturing unexpectedly eased to its slowest pace in eight months in March and prices paid by factories tumbled. Business • 01 Apr 14
UK manufacturing growth cools in March Growth in British manufacturing unexpectedly eased to its slowest pace in eight months in March and prices paid by factories tumbled. Business • 01 Apr 14
