Eurozone private sector contracted for a sixth month in a row in December, while the pace of decline slowed for a second time, suggesting that the economic downturn will be less severe than expected previously.
The flash composite output index rose to a four-month high of 48.8 in December from 47.8 in the previous month, survey results from S&P Global showed Friday. The reading was also above economists' forecast of 48.0.
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April 10, 2026 16:21 ET Inflation data from the U.S. was the main data event this week as the conflict in the Middle East continue. The minutes of the latest Fed policy session and the survey data on the services sector also made headlines. In Europe, manufacturing orders data from Germany was in focus. Price data from China drew attention in Asia.