Konjunktur: Industriestimmung in der Eurozone steigt auf besten Wert seit über vier Jahren
In der gesamten Eurozone hat sich das Wachstum weiter verbessert. Unter den vier größten Volkswirtschaften hat Deutschland mit Abstand die beste Stimmung.
The sentiment among industrial companies in the Eurozone reached its best level in over four years in September, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising by 0.2 points to 52.9, according to S&P Global after a second revision. This marks the highest level since May 2022, up from a preliminary estimate of 52.7. Economists had anticipated the initial estimate.
This figure surpasses the 50-point threshold that signals growth. S&P Chief Economist Chris Williamson noted that growth in the Eurozone's industrial sector has improved more favorably than expected, with the surge extending to all countries surveyed. Moreover, the increase in order intake has become strong enough to encourage companies to hire more workers.
Germany exhibited the most positive sentiment among industrial firms in September, with the first estimate surprisingly revised upward. However, the PMI for September was slightly higher than in August. For France, the sentiment indicator also saw a slight upward correction, indicating a less severe decline compared to earlier reports.
Both Germany and France, the two largest economies in the Eurozone, recorded PMI values above the growth threshold. In Italy and Spain, the indicators surprisingly improved, with both countries now showing expansion. The source does not provide separate preliminary estimates for Italy and Spain. Additionally, inflation in Germany and other Euro countries has surpassed expectations.
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