Euro-Zone Private Sector Near Stagnation on Global Uncertainty
The Composite Purchasing Managers' Index by S&P Global held at 50.2, remaining just above the 50 threshold separating growth from contraction, data Monday showed. Economists had anticipated an acceleration to 50.5. Services made it back to the vital 50 level as well, while manufacturing stayed at 49.4 — failing to grow for a 36th month.
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