HCOB Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers Index Preliminary For October 46.5 Vs. 47.4 Est.; 47.2 Prior
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The HCOB Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for October came in at 46.5, lower than the estimated 47.4 and the prior figure of 47.2. This indicates a contraction in the Eurozone's manufacturing and service sectors.
October 24, 2023 | 8:01 am
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The lower than expected PMI could negatively impact the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK), which tracks the performance of the European stock market.
The PMI is a key indicator of economic health, reflecting purchasing managers' views on business conditions. A lower than expected PMI suggests a contraction in the manufacturing and service sectors, which could lead to a decrease in the value of VGK, as it tracks the performance of the European stock market.
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