The eurozone economy expanded at a slower pace in December but ended 2025 with its strongest quarterly growth in more than two years, according to survey data released Tuesday.
HCOB’s final composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the bloc fell to 51.5 in December from November’s 30-month high of 52.8. The final reading came in below the preliminary estimate of 51.9.
Despite the monthly slowdown, the eurozone maintained steady expansion throughout 2025, with solid momentum in services offsetting a contraction in manufacturing activity. This growth persisted even as the region faced U.S. tariffs on European imports.
The PMI data, compiled by S&P Global, is widely regarded as a reliable indicator of overall economic health, with readings above 50 signaling expansion.
Source: Investing