Manufacturing PMI In Euro Zone And Germany Both Pick Up In May, But Still In Contraction Territory

Published: Jun 1, 2023 16:36

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The final reading of the manufacturing PMI in the euro zone in May was 44.8, compared to the expected 44.6 and the previous reading of 44.6.

The final reading of German manufacturing PMI in May was 43.2, higher than the expected 42.9 and the previous reading of 42.9.

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