According to the leading data of S&P Global, with the activity in tourism, the service sector PMI index recorded the second largest growth of the last 8 months with 56.3 in May.
The manufacturing sector PMI fell to 54.4, below the forecast of 54.7, while the composite PMI fell to 54.9 from 55.8.
A value of more than 50 in indices indicates growth in the sector.
S&P Global Economist Chris Williamson stated that the Eurozone economy remained resilient in May and said, "The strength in the service sector stabilized the problematic manufacturing sector. However, it is unclear how much stronger the service sector will remain due to the increase in living costs."
Outlook in Europe's 2 largest economies
The service sector in Germany and France remained strong despite the war.
In Germany, the manufacturing PMI fell to 56.3, while the services PMI fell to 56.3, surpassing the estimates.
In France, the services PMI fell from 58.9 to 58.4 and the manufacturing PMI to 54.5. Despite the decline, the indices continued their course above 50.
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