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PMI rises to 52.8 in Sept, highest since June 2008
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s Manufacturing PMI increased by 0.6 points in September to stand at 52.8, up from August’s figure of 52.2. The figure marks the fourth successive improvement for the sector and the highest headline PMI reading since June 2008. According to Markit, the continued growth in the Greek
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November PMI at 52.2 as new business growth hits 45-month high, hirings reach 18-year peak
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s Manufacturing PMI marginally increased by 0.1 points in November to 52.2, with the index remaining above the 50-mark threshold for the sixth consecutive month. Markit’s PMI data indicated there is an ongoing improvement in operating conditions in the manufacturing sector, driven by strong
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PMI up to 53.1 in Dec as business conditions improve at fastest pace in over a decade
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s Manufacturing PMI increased by 0.9 points in December to 53.1, with the index remaining above the 50-mark threshold for the seventh consecutive month. Markit’s PMI data for the last month of 2017 showed the ongoing improvement in operating conditions in the manufacturing sector, driven
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PMI up to 55.2 in January, highest since October 2007
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s Manufacturing PMI increased strongly by 2.1 points in January to 55.2, remaining above the 50-mark threshold for the eighth month in a row. Markit’s PMI headline figure for the first month of 2018 was the highest it has been since October 2007, and represents the longest consecutive
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PMI at 56.1 in February, most improved since June 2000
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s Manufacturing PMI rose by 0.9 points to 56.1 in February, the ninth consecutive reading above the 50-mark threshold. February’s headline figure is the highest since June 2000 and represents... since Markit PMI began collecting data in May 1999 to meet higher production targets. However
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PMI at 54.2 in Feb as new clients and overseas orders spur growth
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s manufacturing PMI increased to 54.2 points in February from 53.7 points in January, staying over the 50-mark threshold for close to two years. PMI noted that the latest reading was the best since May 2018. It also stood above the long-run series trend midway through the first quarter
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PMI rises to 56.6 in April, marking 19-year high
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s manufacturing PMI increased to 56.6 points in April from 54.7 points in March, according to the latest data from Markit PMI. Greek manufacturers signalled one of their strongest periods of growth with the headline figure, which is the highest reading for Greece since June 2000. Growth
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PMI eases to 54.2 in May as exports continue to rise
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s manufacturing PMI dropped to 54.2 points in May from 56.6 points in April, according to the latest data from Markit PMI. April’s figure had been the highest reading for Greece since June 2000. Despite the drop in the latest month’s reading, Markit noted that the reading still signalled
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PMI falls to 52.4 in June while industry optimism holds steady
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s manufacturing PMI fell to 52.4 points in June from 54.2 points in May, according to the latest data from Markit PMI. After a rapid uptick in recent months, June’s reading signals the lowest reading since November 2017. The main impact on the headline figure came from a slower rise in new
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PMI rises to 54.6 in July, sentiment highest since July 2012
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.6 points in July from 52.4 points in June, according to the latest data from Markit PMI. This represents a three-month high for the Greek manufacturing sector. The overall strengthening of the index was driven by a rise in new orders. Respondents said
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