Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the Eurozone on Tuesday. Eurozone's preliminary manufacturing PMI increased to 52.5 in June from 52.2 in May. Analysts had expected index to remain unchanged at 52.2.
Eurozone's preliminary services PMI rose to 54.4 in June from 53.8 in May. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 53.6.
Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Eurozone's economy is expected to grow around 2.0% this year, depending on the outcome of the Greek debt talks.
He also said that the figures indicate a 0.4% growth of the economy in the Eurozone in the second quarter.