Eurozone Private Sector Activity Growth at 7-Month High đ
The Eurozone's private sector showed modest expansion in March 2025, with increased goods production and services activity, marking the third consecutive month of growth and the strongest performance since August.
Indicates gradual economic recovery in Europe with potential positive implications for market indices and European holdings
Germany Composite PMI Revised Higher in March đ
Germany's private sector showed the strongest expansion in ten months, with manufacturing recovering and services moderating, indicating potential economic stabilization and improved business sentiment.
Signals potential economic recovery in a key European market, which could positively influence broader market indices and European holdings
Italian Private Sector Growth Softens in March âšī¸
Italy's Composite PMI indicates modest economic growth in March 2025, with services driving expansion while manufacturing contracts, alongside strengthening inflationary pressures and rising operating costs.
Moderate economic indicators with mixed signals impact European market exposure, suggesting cautious economic environment
South Africa Private Sector Downturn Deepens đ
South Africa's manufacturing sector continued to contract in March 2025, with weak demand, declining output, and job cuts, despite some positive signs in export orders and easing input price inflation.
Weak manufacturing PMI signals economic challenges, potentially impacting emerging markets and global economic sentiment with moderate portfolio relevance
Spain Private Sector Growth Moderates âšī¸
Spain's Composite PMI declined to 54 in March 2025, indicating a slight economic slowdown with reduced growth in services and continued manufacturing weakness, though job growth and business confidence remained stable.
Moderate economic indicators suggest potential market volatility, with mixed signals across different economic sectors affecting broader market sentiment
Russia Composite PMI Lowest in Over 2 Years âšī¸
Russia's private sector activity contracted in March 2025, with manufacturing output declining and services sector showing mixed signals, while inflationary pressures eased due to favorable exchange rate movements.
Moderate economic indicators suggest potential market volatility, with implications for emerging markets and global economic sentiment
China Composite PMI Rises to 4-Month High đ
China's Caixin Composite PMI rose to 51.8 in March 2025, indicating continued private sector growth with strong manufacturing and service sector expansion, driven by new business and export orders.
Signals robust economic activity in China, which could positively influence emerging markets and global economic sentiment
Nigeria Private Sector Activity Growth at Over 1-Year High âšī¸
Nigeria's private sector showed continued growth in March 2025, with the PMI rising to 54.3, indicating expansion across output, orders, employment, and purchasing activity, despite reduced business confidence.
Limited direct relevance to portfolio holdings, with minor potential implications for emerging markets exposure