Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI beats estimates with 58.0 in December

• Eurozone Manufacturing PMI arrives at 58.0 in December vs. 57.8 expected.
• Bloc’s Services PMI drops to 53.3 in December vs. 54.1 expected.

The Eurozone manufacturing sector activity increased more than expected in the reported month, the latest manufacturing activity survey from IHS/Markit research showed on Thursday.

The Eurozone Manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) arrived at 58.0 in December vs. 57.8 expectations and 58.4 last.

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