International Economic

Eurozone private sector activity weakens as Middle East conflict hammers confidence

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Thursday 23 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - Private-sector output across the eurozone contracted at its sharpest rate in almost a year and a half in April, as resilience among manufacturers was outweighed by a renewed downturn within the services sector.
The flash estimate of S&P Global's eurozone composite purchasing managers' index, which tracks developments across...

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