France’s private sector remained in contraction during June, but the pace of decline eased significantly, according to the latest S&P Global Flash PMI survey. The Composite Output Index rose to 47.6 from 44.9 in May, indicating that business activity is still shrinking but showing signs of stabilization. Economists viewed the improvement as a positive signal […]
Germany’s private sector activity contracted at its fastest pace in 18 months during June, according to the latest S&P Global survey. The Composite Flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 48.0 from 48.8 in May, falling short of market expectations and remaining below the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction. The decline was driven […]
Services activity across the euro zone expanded at a slightly faster pace in February as demand conditions improved, according to a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey compiled by S&P Global. The HCOB euro zone services PMI rose to 51.9 from 51.6 in January, signalling continued growth, though the pace of expansion remained modest. Economists noted […]
Germany’s private sector expanded at its fastest pace in four months in February, signaling renewed momentum in Europe’s largest economy. The HCOB Flash Germany Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 53.1 from 52.1 in January, surpassing analysts’ expectations. A reading above 50 indicates growth, pointing to stronger overall business
Germany’s private sector growth lost more momentum in December, marking the second straight month of deceleration, according to a PMI survey. The HCOB flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 51.5 from 52.4 in November, its lowest level in four months, though it remained above the 50 mark that signals expansion for a seventh consecutive […]
Germany’s private sector lost momentum in November, with manufacturing unexpectedly contracting and the services sector expanding at a slower pace, according to the latest HCOB flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) compiled by S&P Global. The index slipped to 52.1 from 53.9 in October, marking a two-month low. Despite the decline, the reading stayed above





