Eurozone Economic Growth Sputters Amid Manufacturing Slump
Eurozone business growth slowed at 2025's end due to deeper manufacturing contraction, despite strong services. The Composite PMI dropped to 51.9, below expectations. German industry saw intensified downturn, while France showed cautious recovery. Future activity outlook dimmed, but employment rose, amid growing price pressures.
BENGALURU, Dec 16 - The eurozone's business activity growth receded more than anticipated as 2025 closed, a survey revealed, largely due to a worsening manufacturing contraction despite vigorous services industry performance.
The HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI, curated by S&P Global, fell to 51.9 from November's 52.8, marking a three-month low, amid global uncertainties and high U.S. tariffs.
Within the bloc, Germany faced an intensified industrial downturn while France showed signs of cautious recovery. Despite dimming future activity optimism, firms accelerated workforce expansion, and price pressures surged as input and output costs escalated.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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