Eurozone private sector returned to growth at the start of the year after six consecutive months of contraction, raising hopes that the region might escape recession, flash survey results from S&P Global showed on Tuesday.
The flash composite output index rose more-than-expected to 50.2 in January from 49.3 in December. The reading was forecast to climb to 49.8.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.