Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2026 (AFP) - Eurozone business activity slows in March due to Middle East war

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2026-03-24

Business activity in the eurozone slowed in March after the war in the Middle East drove energy prices higher and disrupted global supply chains, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday. The HCOB Flash Eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global, an important gauge of the overall health of the economy, registered a significantly lower figure of 50.5 this month, down from 51.9 in February. A reading above 50 indicates growth......

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