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Euro Zone Manufacturing Grows for First Time Since 2022

9/1/2025

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Euro zone manufacturing activity increased in August, with the PMI rising to 50.7 from 49.8, marking growth for the first time since mid-2022.
Domestic demand, especially in Greece and Spain, contributed to this expansion, while Germany's manufacturing neared stagnation at 49.8.
Asian manufacturing struggled, with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan reporting contractions due to U.S. tariffs.
China's manufacturing displayed mixed results, showing a surprising PMI increase despite ongoing economic concerns.

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Story summary

Euro zone manufacturing activity increased in August, with the PMI rising to 50.7 from 49.8, marking growth for the first time since mid-2022.
Domestic demand, especially in Greece and Spain, contributed to this expansion, while Germany's manufacturing neared stagnation at 49.8.
Asian manufacturing struggled, with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan reporting contractions due to U.S. tariffs.
China's manufacturing displayed mixed results, showing a surprising PMI increase despite ongoing economic concerns.