Eurozone PMI growth moderates in October, but nine months of expansion continue

Manufacturing activity in the euro area continues on an expansionary path, demonstrating resilience amid inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions. Despite a slowdown in new orders and rising input costs, employment and purchasing continue to grow, with most member countries recording historically strong expansion rates, although France and Italy face specific challenges. This positive performance consolidates the longest period of sectoral growth in over four years, offering encouraging signs of structural recovery in the face of global headwinds. However, the cumulative buildup of raw material inventories and political uncertainty in some member states highlight unresolved vulnerabilities that could affect the future sustainability of this economic dynamic. This analysis is relevant to open data because PMI indices represent a crucial source of real-time economic indicators. Their availability and transparency facilitate academic research, public policy monitoring, and informed decision-making, enabling civil society and analysts to assess economic health with greater accuracy and equitable access to public information.

Source: expansion.com
Published on 2026-11-03

Eurozone PMI growth moderates in October, but nine months of expansion continue

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