21.08.202508:00:00UTC+00Eurozone Composite PMI Shows Modest Growth in August, Exceeding July Figures

In August 2025, the HCOB Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded a modest rise, marking a positive shift in economic activity across the Eurozone. The composite PMI reached 51.1, a slight improvement from July's reading of 50.9. This indicator surpasses the crucial 50-mark, which distinguishes expansion from contraction in economic activity.

The updated data, released on August 21, 2025, suggests that the Euro Area’s economy continues to maintain its growth trajectory, albeit at a measured pace. The rise in the PMI reflects an incremental enhancement in both the manufacturing and service sectors, which constitute the composite index, indicating a balanced but cautious improvement in economic sentiment across the region.

As businesses and investors watch closely, this uptick in the PMI offers a promising sign that the Eurozone's economic landscape is steadying itself despite underlying challenges. However, with potential external pressures and internal dynamics at play, the evolution of these numbers in the coming months will be pivotal in gauging the region’s long-term recovery and growth outlook.