World & BusinessEurozone business activity unexpectedly accelerates in September
Reuters reports that eurozone business activity grew at its fastest rate in over three years in September 2026, but firms faced a steeper rise in operating costs.
TLDR
The Economic Times, citing S&P Global’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI), reports that the eurozone reading rose to 53.1 in September 2026 from 52 in August. A reading above 50 signals growth. Activity grew at its fastest pace since April 2023, with both services and manufacturing expanding. Reuters reports that the upturn defied expectations for a slowdown, even as firms faced a steeper rise in operating costs.
Eurozone business activity unexpectedly accelerates in September
Reuters reports that eurozone business activity grew at its fastest rate in over three years in September 2026, but firms faced a steeper rise in operating costs.