French HCOB Services PMI (Dec) 50.1 vs. Exp. 50.2 (Prev. 50.2)
The December French HCOB Services PMI coming in at 50.1, slightly below expectations, indicates a stagnation in service sector activity, particularly due to weak new and export orders.
German HCOB Composite PMI Final (Dec) vs. Exp. 51.5 (Prev. 52.4)
German HCOB Composite Final PMI (Dec) 51.3 vs. Exp. 51.5 (Prev. 51.5)
French HCOB Services PMI (Dec) 50.1 vs. Exp. 50.2 (Prev. 50.2)
Italian HCOB Services PMI (Dec) 51.5 vs. Exp. 54.2 (Prev. 55.0)
Italian HCOB Composite PMI (Dec) 50.3 (Prev. 53.8)
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- "Alongside weaker activity, new orders disappointed, particularly export orders, with panellists citing subdued demand from the US market."
- “The sluggish economy is evident in pricing dynamics. Services firms have little pricing power and, in some cases, are resorting to discounts to support sales. This is squeezing margins, as input costs remain elevated, driven primarily by persistent wage pressures.”
This suggests underlying economic softness and limited pricing power among firms, which could weigh on growth expectations and influence ECB policy discussions regarding interest rates moving forward.
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