The latest PMI data showed the rate of expansion in eurozone economic activity slowing slightly at the start of the third quarter. However, growth remained close to June’s four-year high, with the extent of the easing less marked than that signalled by the earlier flash estimate. The final Markit Eurozone PMI® Composite Output Index posted 53.9 in July, down from 54.2 in June and above the earlier flash estimate of 53.7. Solid expansions of output were signalled in both the manufacturing and service sectors, with the slightly faster rate of growth at service providers. Spain registered the best rate of economic ... (full story)