Germany and France Drive Strong Services Growth

June 5, 2017 Share Print 0

Euro-area manufacturing and services continued to expand at the fastest pace in six years, powered by growth in the region’s two biggest economies — Germany and France.

A composite Purchasing Managers’ Index held at 56.8 in May, unchanged from the previous month, IHS Markit said on Monday, confirming a May 23 estimate. A gauge for services slipped slightly, while one for manufacturing that was published on June 1 remained unchanged.

“The final PMI readings add to mounting evidence that the euro zone is enjoying a strong second quarter,” said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit, adding that they point to a growth rate of 0.7 percent. “The outlook for the euro-zone economy therefore seems to be tilting to the upside.”

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Based in London, Craig Erlam joined OANDA in 2015 as a market analyst. With many years of experience as a financial market analyst and trader, he focuses on both fundamental and technical analysis while producing macroeconomic commentary. His views have been published in the Financial Times, Reuters, The Telegraph and the International Business Times, and he also appears as a regular guest commentator on the BBC, Bloomberg TV, FOX Business and SKY News. Craig holds a full membership to the Society of Technical Analysts and is recognised as a Certified Financial Technician by the International Federation of Technical Analysts.