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Service sector growth hits 19-month low in August - PMI

There was a continued slowdown in growth in the services sector last month, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from AIB.

Business • 03 Sep

Euro zone services sector returns to modest growth - PMI

Growth in the euro zone's dominant services industry resumed in June after a brief contraction in May, though the pace remained marginal as demand remained weak despite improving business confidence, a survey showed today.

Business • 03 Jul

The latest AIB PMI survey highlights unease at the impact of US tariffs, which contributed to the weakest business expectations in four-and-a-half years

Services sector growth slows in April amid trade concerns

Growth in the country's services sector slowed in April to its lowest level in over a year as international trade tensions weighed on business sentiment, a survey shows today.

Business • 06 May

AIB's Global S&P Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 53.6 from 54.2 in June, slightly below the trend so far this year,

Services growth moderates slightly, PMI shows

Service sector growth moderated slightly for the second successive month in July, but a pick up in new business, the year-ahead outlook and jobs growth pointed to positive signs for firms, a survey showed today.

Business • 06 Aug 24

The latest AIB S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index for the services sector slipped to 53.2 last month from 54.1 in September

October services sector growth slows, outlook brighter

Services growth slowed again in October, hurt by lagging tourism and leisure activity, but firms across the sector were more optimistic than a month earlier amid a marked rebound for exporters, a survey showed today.

Business • 03 Nov 22

Today's PMI reading was the second weakest increase in activity in over a year as input prices and charges rose at the fourth-fastest rates on record

Services growth slows in June on inflation concerns

Growth in the country's services sector slowed markedly in June as concerns over inflation cut firms' expectations for the next 12 months to the lowest level since the country was still in the grip of the Covid pandemic.

Business • 05 Jul 22

Around one in three firms raised their prices, the monthly survey of services activity found

Service providers hiked charges at record rate in April

Surging costs drove a record increase in the prices charged by service providers in April, the latest AIB Purchasing Managers' Index for the sector showed.

Business • 05 May 22

While total services output expanded at a slower rate than in July, it was still the second-strongest since the start of 2016

Services sector continues to grow, expansion rate slows

The Irish services sector continued to grow strongly in August, according to AIB's Purchasing Managers' Index.

Business • 03 Sep 21

AIB's IHS Markit Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 63.1 from 62.1 in May - the highest level in over five years

Services growth hits five year high, cost pressures up

Growth in activity in the services sector increased further in June but cost pressures continued to intensify for firms with input price inflation hitting its highest level since 2008, a survey reveals today.

Business • 05 Jul 21

The AIB IHS Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for services stood at 48.3 in October

Contraction in service sector eased in October - PMI

The country's services sector contracted for the second successive month in October but at a softer pace than in September as the country struggles with a second wave of Covid-19, a survey showed today.

Business • 04 Nov 20

The AIB IHS Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for services rose to to 53.7 in November from 50.6

Services sector growth sees strong bounce in November

The country's service sector growth bounced back strongly last month from a seven-year low as business confidence rose to its highest level since June amid firmer demand from customers, a survey showed today.

Business • 05 Dec 19

The Investec Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 58 in August from 57.4 in July

Services growth picks up, but expectations dampen

Growth in the country's services activity picked up slightly in August, although firms' expected levels of activity in 12 months' time slipped to the lowest level in 12 months.

Business • 05 Sep 18

Investec's Services Purchasing Managers' Index slipped to 57.2 in February from 59.8 in January

Services growth slows to three-month low in February

Growth in services slowed to a three-month low in February, falling just below the 12-month average, as new export orders and backlogs of work expanded at a slower pace.

Business • 05 Mar 18

The Services PMI monitors the business services, financial services, travel and tourism, and technology, media and telecommunications industries

Services sector sees further expansion in January

The country's services sector recorded another sharp rate of expansion in business activity in January, however it was slightly weaker than December's eight-month high.

Business • 05 Feb 18

The Investec Services Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 56 in November from 57.5 a month earlier

Services sector growth slips to 12-month low - PMI

The country's services sector expanded at the slowest pace in 12 months in November due to weaker domestic demand, a new survey shows today.

Business • 05 Dec 17

Today's PMI surveys support ECB's move to slow down its monetary stimulus

Euro zone business soars as Germany leads the way

Euro zone business growth is roaring ahead as the year draws to a close, surveys showed today, supporting the European Central Bank's move last month to announce a slowing down of its monetary stimulus.

Business • 24 Nov 17

Almost three-fifths of companies in the services sector expect to see a rise in activity over the coming year

Services sector growth at four month high in September

Growth in the country's services sector hit a four month high in September as companies reported greater activity among customers, resulting in new order growth and rising output.

Business • 04 Oct 17

The Investec Services Purchasing Managers' Index moved up to 58.4 in August from 58.3 in July

Services growth moves up to 3-month high in August

Growth in the country's services sector inched up to hit a three-month high in August, but there were signs the strength of the euro may be impacting exports in the sector.

Business • 05 Sep 17

Investec's Services Purchasing Managers' Index slipped to 57.6 in June from 59.5 in May

Services sector growth rate slips to seven-month low

Growth in the country's services sector slipped to a seven-month low in June as new domestic business orders expanded at a slower pace, but the sector continued to expand.

Business • 05 Jul 17

The Investec Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbed to 61.1 in April from 59.1 in March

Services sector growth rebounds to 10-month high

The country's services sector rebounded to post its strongest growth in 10 months in April on strong new orders and higher prices, a new survey shows today.

Business • 04 May 17

China's services PMI rose to 53.4 in December on a seasonally adjusted basis from 53.1 in November

China's services sector activity at 17-month high

Growth in China's services sector accelerated to a 17-month high in December, a private survey showed today.

Business • 05 Jan 17

Investec's Purchasing Managers' Index of activity in services moved up to 56 from 54.6 in October

Services growth improves in November - PMI

The country's services sector improved in November but remained close to three-year lows as new export orders contracted for the first time since 2011 in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

Business • 05 Dec 16

Investec's Purchasing Managers' Index of activity in services fell to 54.6 in October from 56.2 in September

Services sector growth slowest since May 2013

Growth in the country's services sector fell to a fresh three and a half year low in October as Britain's decision to leave the European Union continued to weigh on new orders.

Business • 03 Nov 16

Sterling weakness helped push new export orders to a five-month low in August

Services sector improves from post-Brexit vote low

Growth in the country's services sector improved in August from the two-year low hit after Britain's vote to leave the EU, a new survey shows today.

Business • 05 Sep 16

The survey indicates the slowest growth in the rate of activity since 2014 and the weakest level of employment growth since 2013

Services sector growth slows in July - Investec

Growth in the services sector slowed slightly in July, according to the latest Investec Services PMI.

Business • 04 Aug 16

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