• Eurozone's final services PMI increases to 54.2 in November

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3 December 2015

Eurozone's final services PMI increases to 54.2 in November

Markit Economics released final services purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the Eurozone on Thursday. Eurozone's final services purchasing managers' index (PMI) increased to 54.2 in November from 54.1 in October, down from the preliminary reading of 54.6.

The index was driven by arise in business activity rise across the countries.

Eurozone's final composite output index rose to 54.2 in November from 53.9 in October, down from the preliminary reading of 54.4.

"With the exception of France, growth rates are moving higher, but the ECB's concerns over price stability are given further credence by the survey showing average prices charged for goods and services dropping for a second successive month. As yet, it seems faster growth is not showing any signs of generating inflation," Chief Economist at Markit Chris Williamson said.

He added that the Eurozone's economy is likely to grow at 0.4% in the fourth quarter.

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