Eurozone's flash composite output index rose 47.5 in May, up from 46.9 in April. Economists had expected a PMI reading of 47.2 in the month.
The euro showed mixed trading after the report. While the common currency edged lower against the Swiss franc, it held steady versus the rest of majors.
As of 4:03 am ET, the European shared currency was trading at 1.2864 against the US dollar, 1.2471 against the Swiss franc, 0.8549 against the pound and 131.01 against the yen.
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