Reported 12 months ago
Eurozone's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 45.8 in June, accelerating contraction, attributing to factories struggling to keep up with the declining demand despite continuous price reductions. In contrast, the US saw an increase in manufacturing PMI to 51.6 in June, marking a three-month high and indicating accelerated expansion. Financial data provider S&P Global reported the US manufacturing PMI rose from 51.3 in May to 51.6 in June, slightly below market expectations but still above the 50 threshold. While customer demand is weak and business confidence hit a 19-month low, new orders have grown for two consecutive months. Eurozone countries performed differently, with Greece's manufacturing PMI dropping to 54 but remaining in expansion, while others like Spain and the Netherlands were above 50 and nations like Italy, France, Austria, and Germany were in contraction. Economists analyze this as a temporary downturn rather than long-term weakness.
Source: YAHOO