The eurozone economy ended the third quarter on a strong note, with growth of business activity picking up to its highest since May to register one of the strongest gains seen over the past six years. The headline IHS Markit Eurozone PMI rose to 56.7 in September, according to the preliminary 'flash' estimate (based on approximately 85% of final replies), up from 55.7 in August. Inflows of new orders showed the largest monthly increase since April 2011, representing a renewed surge in demand after the pace of new order growth had slowed in the prior two months.