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…
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Employment in French services sector falls for first time in four years
Employment in the French services sector has fallen for the first time in four years, however growth expectations for the…
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…
French factory production falls at strongest rate since May 2020
In December 2024, French factory production fell at its strongest pace since May 2020, due to a ‘substantial’ weakening of…
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…
Euro zone manufacturing output hits 12-month low
Euro zone manufacturing output has hit a 12-month low, the latest edition of the HCOB Flash Eurozone PMI index, compiled…
France sees strongest month of growth since March 2023, boosted by Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games helped boost the French economy in August, a new report by S&P Global has found.
Demand for goods and services slowed in eurozone in July, HCOB study finds
A slowdown in the eurozone services sector is expected in the second half of the year, a leading economist has warned.