The global S&P services HCOB index for Germany has fallen two tenths in March, standing at 50.9 points from February 51.1, its lowest level in four months. Despite the setback, the sector shows expansion and improves market expectations, which expected a fall at 50.2.
The German services sector achieved greater growth in March, extending its expansion run to four months, although the last increase was the weakest of this sequence, since The new orders continued to decreaseaccording to the statement. Companies managed backward orders at a considerable pace, thanks to a moderate increase in staffing.
He EUROZONA SERVICES PMI has uploaded four tenths, rising to 51 points from the previous 50.6 and improving the 50.4 planned by experts.
According to the statement, the volume of new orders decreased slightly in March, as happened in February. International markets were an area of ​​weakness, since sales to foreign clients fell at a faster rate. The increase in activity and decrease in new orders made the service companies up to date their order portfolios for completing a faster rate. The rhythm of descent was the fastest in just over four years.
The euro zone service companies intensified the hiring in March. Employment levels increased by fiftieth consecutive monthand the employment creation rate reached its highest level since June 2024. Inflation in the services sector slowed down at the end of the first quarter. Both paid prices and collected prices increased to their slower rates in four months.
Euro reaction
The euro has continued its promotion after the publication of the data of the German and EUROZONA services sector, uploading a new maximum of six months in 1,1021. At the time of writing, the par quotes over 1.006, winning 1.40% in the day.
Economic indicator
Global S&P Services PMI
The Index of Purchase Managers (PMI) of the services sector that publishes Markit Economics Capture an overview of sales and employment. Although the services sector does not have as much weight in the economy as the manufacturing sector, this report is considered an indicator of economic activity in the Eurozone. A reading exceeding 50 points indicates expansion in economic activity, while a reading of less than 50 points implies a decrease in activity. Generally, a result superior to what is expected is bullish for the euro, while a result less than consensus is bassist.
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Last publication: PLAY APR 03, 2025 08:00
Frequency: Monthly
Current: 51
Dear: 50.4
Previous: 50.4
Fountain: S&P global
Source: Fx Street
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