The Eurozone manufacturing sector activity unexpectedly worsened in June, the latest data from HCOB's latest purchasing managers index survey showed Friday.
The Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) arrived at 43.6 in June, compared with the 44.8 expected by markets and below the 44.8 seen in May. The index reached a 37-month low.
The bloc’s Services PMI also dropped to 52.4 in June from 55.1 in May, hitting a five-month low, arriving below the 54.5 estimates.
The HCOB Eurozone PMI Composite eased to 50.3 in June vs. 52.5 expected and 52.8 previous. The index dropped to a five-month low.
EUR/USD keeps losses near 1.0870 following the release of the below estimates Eurozone PMIs. The spot is down 0.80% on the day.