Latest data released by Markit/BME - 5 March 2019
- Composite PMI 52.8 vs 52.7 prelim
Preliminary readings can be found here. A slight improvement relative to initial estimates and this continues to feed into the more positive readings we have seen from Italy and France earlier. The bigger question will be can the more optimistic sentiment here hold up in the coming months. If so, the euro could benefit from upside surprises down the road.
