Germany's private sector contracted at a slower than estimated pace in April, final data from Markit Economics showed Monday.
The composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 49.2 in April from 50.6 in March, but above the initial estimate of 48.8.
Similarly, the services PMI decreased to 49.6 from 50.9 a month ago. However, it was slightly above the preliminary estimate of 49.2.
The decline in services sector was driven by a fall in new orders. But firms were optimistic about the activity over the next twelve months. Expansion plans prompted firms to increase their number of employees.
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