Signs of revival observed in Eurozone manufacturing sectors: Is the economic downturn coming to an end?
Let's dive into the manufacturing sector's ups and downs in the Eurozone 🎉
May 2025: Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Uptick 📈While the German manufacturing sector continued to lag for the 35th straight month, the Eurozone as a whole showed signs of improvement. The HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI for May 2025 climbed to 49.4, a step closer to the 50.0 mark that indicates stabilization. This uptick signaled a weaker contraction compared to previous months [CITE].
Eurozone Manufacturing Recovery: Highlights 🔝- Production volumes: Up for the third month in a row, despite a slight decrease in new orders [CITE].- Business Confidence: Rebounded significantly, reaching its highest level since February 2022 [CITE].
**Germany Manufacturing Sector: Still Struggling
Despite the Eurozone as a whole showing signs of improvement, the German manufacturing sector continued to struggle, marking 35 consecutive months of lag. In the finance realm, the HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI for May 2025, inched closer to the 50.0 mark, signaling a weaker contraction compared to previous months. Meanwhile, the manufacturing industry in Germany remains in doldrums, contrasting the overall recovery trend in the Eurozone.
