The euro area manufacturing activity registered its strongest growth in almost four years in February, underpinned by renewed increase in new orders and production, final data from S&P Global showed Monday.
The HCOB final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 50.8 in February from 49.5 in the previous month. The reading matched the flash estimate.
The index moved above the 50.0 threshold for the first time since August last year, signaling expansion. Moreover, the score suggested the strongest improvement in operating conditions since June 2022.
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