Easing in Eurozone Manufacturing PMI decline masks contrasting national trends
Jul 1st, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
The Markit Eurozone Final Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) rose to a nine-month high of 42.6 in June, up from 40.7 in May and slightly higher than the earlier flash reading of 42.4. The rise signalled an easing in the rate of contraction for the fourth consecutive month.