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Eurozone PMI Shows Faster Growth in February

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Business growth in the eurozone accelerated last month to its fastest pace since June 2011, a survey says.

The final Markit Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February was 53.3.

This was higher than an earlier, preliminary estimate of 52.7, and above the 50 level that indicates expansion.

Markit said the figures indicated the eurozone is set to grow by 0.4-0.5% in the first quarter of 2014, which would be the best growth for three years.

Official figures, also released on Wednesday, confirmed that the eurozone grew by 0.3% in the final three months of 2013. Growth was helped by rising exports and improving investment.

via BBC

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