The euro area private sector expanded at the fastest pace since April 2023 amid solid expansions in both the services and manufacturing sectors, survey data from S&P Global revealed Wednesday.
The flash composite output index advanced to 53.1 in September from 52.0 in the prior month. The score was seen at 51.7.
The reading suggested a third straight monthly growth in activity and one that was the fastest in nearly three-and-a-half years. Both the manufacturing and services sectors reported faster growth in September.
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