LONDON, Aug 2 (Xinhua): Eurozone manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) held steady at June's seven-month low of 51. 8, as ongoing expansion was partly offset by a deeper downturn by French manufacturers, Markit reported Friday.
The index is lower than 51.9 of the flash estimate, indicating lackluster growth by eurozone manufacturers.
Eurozone manufacturers reported further growth of output, new orders and new exports. However, the rates of expansion all remained weaker than the highs seen at the start of the year.
"The final manufacturing PMI for the euro area for July came in slightly below the flash estimate, most likely reflecting growing concerns following the escalation of the crisis in Ukraine towards the end of the month," said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit.
Eurozone manufacturing sector remains weak in July
FE Team | Published: August 03, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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