Brussels, Belgium, Oct 23, 2026 (AFP) - Eurozone business activity growth slows in October

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2026-10-23

Business activity in the euro area grew in October but at a slower pace, a key survey showed on Friday, weighed down by unrest in France and higher costs. The eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global, a gauge of the economy's overall health, registered a reading of 51.9 in October, a decline from 53.1 in September. A reading above 50 indicates growth while a figure below 50 signals contraction. Although a lower figure th......

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