Ireland’s construction sector sees fall in new orders for the first time in five months
Uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East led to a contraction in Ireland‘s construction sector in April, the…
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Euro area manufacturing activity increased in April, but expectations gloomy, says S&P Global
Manufacturing activity in the eurozone rose in April, according to new data from S&P Global, with the headline Eurozone Manufacturing…
Eurozone PMI falls to 50.5 in March 2026, lowest in ten months amid Iran conflict concerns
The economic outlook for the Eurozone Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) depends on how the Iran conflict unfolds, Bert Colijn, chief…
‘Solid’ expansion of eurozone business activity recorded in November
November saw a ‘solid’ expansion of business activity in the eurozone, according to the latest HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI…
France reports decline in business activity in October
French business activity experienced a contraction in October, according to the latest HCOB Flash Composite PMI Output Index, produced by…
Eurozone manufacturing PMI rises to two-year high
The manufacturing PMI in the eurozone has risen to a two-year high, of 47.6, according to the latest HCOB Eurozone…
Software & Services sector the best performing in Europe in January
The Software & Services sector was the top performer in Europe in January 2025, according to the latest S&P Global…
Italian services sector saw marginal growth at end of 2024
The Italian services sector ended 2024 in growth, following a slight decline in November, according to the latest HCOB Italy…
Situation in Germany’s manufacturing sector ‘pretty grim’, says analyst
A leading analyst has described the current situation in Germany‘s manufacturing sector as “pretty grim”, as the purchasing managers index…
Positive end to 2024 for Spain’s manufacturing sector
Spain showed “resilience” in an otherwise weak European manufacturing sector, an industry expert has noted, as the country’s purchasing managers…