Purchasing Managers' Index
Economic euphoria dampened in October, indices show
The rising course of the Economic Sentiment Index and the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) came to a halt in October, readings showed on Wednesday, in a sign of adjustment after the euphoria of the summer months and possibly due to the relative instability that continues to linger in the financial environment.
Turkey's manufacturing index jumps to 6.5 year-high
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Turkey's manufacturing sector stood at 55.3 points in August, hitting its highest level since March 2011, according to a report released by the leading financial analysis company, IHS Markit, on Sept. 5.
Greek manufacturing activity climbs to a nine-year high
Growth in Greek manufacturing activity accelerated in August for the third consecutive month as rising demand at home and abroad led firms to add jobs and increase production, a survey showed Friday. Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing, which accounts for about 10 percent of the economy, rose to 52.2 from 50.5 in July, its highest print since August 2008.
Greek factory activity grows for second straight month in July
Greek manufacturing activity expanded in July for the second straight month, driven by a rise in staffing numbers and output, a survey showed on Tuesday.
Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing, which accounts for about 10 percent of the economy, stood at 50.5 in July, unchanged from June. Readings above 50 denote expansion in activity.
China's factory growth cools but construction boom fortifies economy
Growth in China's manufacturing sector cooled slightly in July as foreign demand for Chinese goods slackened, but a government-led infrastructure push kept construction humming and helped prop up the world's second-largest economy.
Turkey's key manufacturing index rises to 43-month high in June
Turkish manufacturing activity expanded at its highest pace in more than 3.5 years in June, a business survey showed on July 3, driven by the fastest gain in new orders since February 2011.
Greek factory activity returns to growth in June after 9-month contraction
Greek manufacturing activity expanded in June for the first time in nine months, with increased production and new orders leading firms to add jobs at the fastest pace since July 2016, a survey showed on Monday.
Turkey's manufacturing activity sees strong improvement in May: Index
Turkish manufacturing activity witnessed its strongest overall improvement in May since December 2013, as output, new orders, exports and employment all continued to grow, a business survey showed June 1.
Greek factory activity shrinks in May for ninth straight month
Greek manufacturing activity shrank in May for the ninth month in a row, but the pace of decline in new business and production slowed from April, leading companies to add jobs for the first time in six months, a survey showed on Thursday.
PMI: Greek factory activity shrinks in April for eighth straight month
Greek manufacturing activity contracted in April for the eighth month in a row as a marked decline in new business led to production cuts and job cuts, a survey showed on Tuesday.
Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing, which accounts for about 10 percent of the economy, rose to 48.2 from 46.7 in March. Readings below 50 denote contractions in activity.