Markit Economics released its final manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the Eurozone on Wednesday. Eurozone's final manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 52.5 in June from 52.2 in May, in line with a preliminary reading. It was the highest level since April 2014.
The Netherlands was the strongest performer.
Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that June's PMI was "representing a major improvement compared to the malaise seen at the end of last year".