ROME, Dec 2 Reuters Italian manufacturing activity contracted for an eighth month running in November and at its fastest pace this year, a survey showed on Monday, with persisting declines in output and new orders. The HCOB Global Purchasing Managers39; Index PMI for manufacturing fell to 44.5 from October39;s 46.9, dropping further below the 50 […]

BERLIN, Dec 2 Reuters Germany39;s manufacturing sector remained firmly entrenched in contraction territory in November as firms struggle with weak demand and competitive pressure, highlighting ongoing challenges for Europe39;s largest economy, a survey showed on Monday. The HCOB Germany Manufacturing Purchasing Managers39; Index PMI, compiled by SP Global, held steady at 43.0, unchanged from October. […]

BERLIN, Dec 2 Reuters German plant and equipment makers39; orders resumed their downward trend in October, the VDMA association said on Monday, as customers remain very reluctant to make new investments. Orders overall were down 9 year on year in October in real terms, the second month in a row of decreases after a oneoff […]