Economy & Trade
Survey shows eurozone business activity grew in July
Business activity in the eurozone returned to growth in July, according to a purchasing managers' index published by S&P Global.
The index, a gauge of the economy's overall health, rose to 51.9 in July from 50 in June. A reading above 50 indicates growth, while a reading below 50 signals contraction.
The July reading was the first growth reading in four months.
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The survey was the eurozone purchasing managers' index published by S&P Global.
The PMI reading was 51.9 in July, after 50 in June.
A reading above 50 indicates growth, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.
The July increase was the first growth reading in four months.
Source note: AFP news report published on 24 July 2026 at 08:08:41 UTC.
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AFP news report published on .