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April Sees a Significant Slowdown in US Private Sector Activity, Hits 16-Month Low

The US private sector activity slowed in April, with the PMI Composite Output Index hitting a 16-month low at 51.2. While the services sector saw a decline, manufacturing showed sl...

April Sees a Sharp Decline in US Private Sector Activity, Reaching a 16-Month Low

The US private sector activity slowed significantly in April, with the PMI Composite Output Index falling to a 16-month low of 51.2. The services sector saw a decline, while manufa...

April Sees a Significant Slowdown in US Private Sector Activity, Hitting a 16-Month Low

The US private sector activity slowed significantly in April, with the PMI Composite Output Index hitting a 16-month low. The services sector saw a decline, while manufacturing sho...

US Economic Slowdown: April's PMI Hits a 16-Month Low Amid Policy Concerns

The US PMI Composite Output Index fell to 51.2 in April, a 16-month low, indicating a slowdown in both services and manufacturing sectors. Concerns over government policies are aff...

Eurozone's Business Activity Takes a Hit in April: A Closer Look at the Declining PMI Indexes

The Eurozone's business activity saw a decline in April, with the Composite PMI Output Index hitting a 4-month low. The services sector weakened significantly, while manufacturing ...

April Sees a Dip in Eurozone Business Activity: Manufacturing Holds Strong While Services Lag

In April, the Eurozone's business activity experienced a slight decline, with the services sector hitting a 5-month low while manufacturing showed unexpected resilience, reaching a...

April Sees a Dip in Eurozone Business Activity: Manufacturing Resilience vs. Service Sector Slump

The Eurozone's business activity showed a slight decline in April, with the services sector hitting a 5-month low while manufacturing surprisingly resilient, reaching a 27-month hi...

April Sees a Dip in Eurozone Business Activity: Manufacturing Resilience vs. Service Sector Slowdown

The Eurozone's business activity showed mixed results in April, with manufacturing resilience contrasting a service sector slowdown, according to S&P Global and HCOB's latest P...

Eurozone Business Activity Hits a Snag in April: Manufacturing Rises as Services Dip

The Eurozone's business activity showed mixed results in April, with manufacturing rising to a 27-month high while services dipped to a 5-month low, according to preliminary PMI da...

April Sees a Dip in Eurozone Business Activity: A Closer Look at the PMI Output Index

The Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index dropped to 50.1 in April from 50.9 in March, indicating a 4-month low in business activity across the region, according to S&P Glo...

Japan's Services Sector Shows Promising Growth in April, Marking a Significant Upturn

Japan's services sector experienced a significant upturn in April, with the au Jibun Bank Flash Services Business Activity Index rising to 52.2. The overall private sector also saw...

Eurozone's Business Activity Hits a 7-Month Peak in March Amidst Mixed Economic Signals

Eurozone's business activity reached a seven-month high in March, with the PMI rising to 50.9. Despite increasing employment and easing inflation, demand continues to fall, and bus...

Eurozone Business Activity Hits 7-Month Peak in March Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Eurozone's private sector activity reached a seven-month high in March, with PMI figures showing growth. Employment increased, reducing work backlogs, while inflationary pressures ...

Eurozone's Business Activity Hits a 7-Month High in March, Signaling Economic Resilience

The Eurozone's private sector activity reached a seven-month high in March, with the PMI rising to 50.9. Despite growing employment, demand declined, and business optimism waned. E...

Eurozone's Business Activity Hits a 7-Month Peak in March Amidst Mixed Economic Signals

The Eurozone's private sector activity peaked in March after seven months, with PMI rising to 50.9. Despite increased business activity, demand fell, employment grew, and business ...

Eurozone Business Activity Climbs to a 7-Month Peak in March, Signaling Economic Resilience

Eurozone private sector activity hits a seven-month high in March, with PMI rising to 50.9. Employment grows but demand declines, and business optimism wanes despite easing inflati...

March Sees Eurozone Business Activity Surge to a 7-Month Peak Amid Mixed Sector Performances

The Eurozone's business activity reached a seven-month high in March, with the Composite PMI Output Index rising to 50.4. While the services sector saw a slight decline, manufactur...

March Sees Eurozone Business Activity Climbing to a 7-Month Peak Amid Mixed Sector Performances

The Eurozone's business activity reached a 7-month high in March, with the Composite PMI Output Index rising to 50.4. However, the services sector saw a slight decline, while manuf...

March Sees Eurozone Business Activity Reach a 7-Month Peak Amid Economic Shifts

The Eurozone's business activity reached a 7-month high in March, with the Composite PMI Output Index rising to 50.4. The manufacturing sector showed significant improvement, hitti...

Eurozone Business Activity Surges to 7-Month High in March, Signaling Economic Resilience

The Eurozone's business activity reached a 7-month high in March, with the Composite PMI Output Index at 50.4. While the services sector saw a slight decline, manufacturing hit a 2...

European Markets Rally at Open: Focus on Business Activity and US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia

European stock markets opened higher as investors awaited business activity reports and watched US-Russia ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia. Key stocks and currencies showed positive...

Eurozone Business Activity Soars to a 7-Month Peak in March, Signaling Economic Resilience

The Eurozone's business activity reached a 7-month high in March, with the Composite PMI Output Index rising to 50.4. While the services sector saw a slight decline, manufacturing ...

March Sees Eurozone Business Activity Climb to a 7-Month Peak Amid Mixed Sector Performances

The Eurozone's business activity reached a 7-month high in March, with the Composite PMI at 50.4. Services saw a slight decline, while manufacturing hit a 26-month peak. Experts no...

UK Private Sector Shows Signs of Growth in March Amid Manufacturing Slump

The UK's private sector showed growth in March, with the services PMI reaching a seven-month high, while manufacturing hit a 17-month low. Experts warn against seeing this as a ful...

Eurozone Business Activity Soars to a 7-Month Peak in March, Signaling Economic Resilience

The Eurozone's business activity reached a 7-month high in March, with the Composite PMI Output Index rising to 50.4. While the services sector saw a slight decline, manufacturing ...

UK Business Activity Shows Promising Growth in March, Despite Manufacturing Slump

UK's private sector activity expanded in March, with the composite PMI reaching a six-month high, thanks to a surge in the services sector. However, manufacturing PMI hit a 17-mont...

February Sees a Slight Dip in Eurozone Business Activity: What Does It Mean?

In February, the eurozone's private sector activity saw a slight decrease, with the composite PMI dropping to 50.6 from January's 50.7, as reported by S&P Global and HCOB.

January Sees a Surge in Australia's Service Sector Activity: A 32-Month Confidence High

Australia's service sector activity expanded in January, with business confidence hitting a 32-month high. The composite PMI reached 51.1, and the services sector grew to 51.2. Emp...

UK Economy Shows Signs of Recovery as Business Activity Expands in January

The UK's private sector saw a slight improvement in January, with growth rates hitting a three-month high. Despite this, concerns over future prospects and increased staff costs re...

Eurozone's Private Sector Sees Growth in January: A Five-Month High

The euro area's private sector returned to growth in January, with the composite PMI reaching a five-month high. The service sector saw a slight decline, whereas manufacturing indi...

December Sees a Boost in France's Composite PMI: A Glimmer of Economic Recovery?

France's PMI Composite Output Index improved in December, indicating a slight recovery in business activity. However, the service sector remains in contraction, with challenges in ...

Mixed Fortunes in Asia-Pacific Markets Amidst Varied Business Activity Reports

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions to the latest business activity reports from Australia, Japan, and China, with notable growth in China's service sector. Market indices ...