Czech factory activity logged further robust expansion in April despite marked supply-chain disruption caused by the Middle East war, survey data from S&P Global showed on Monday.
The purchasing managers' index, or PMI, for the manufacturing sector rose slightly to 52.9 in April from 52.8 in March. A reading above 50 suggests expansion.
The strong growth was supported by expansions in output and new orders, as domestic and external client demand was sustained.
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