U.S. manufacturing activity reached its strongest level in more than four years in July, supported by stronger orders and factory employment.
French private-sector contraction eased in July as services improved, but manufacturing activity remained around the threshold between growth and contraction.
France's manufacturing PMI fell to 49.8 in July from 51.2 in June, signaling a return to slight contraction.
French business confidence reached a four-month high in July as manufacturing, services and retail sentiment improved despite heat and uncertainty.
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Japanese manufacturers remained relatively optimistic as chip demand supported production, while service businesses faced increasing cost pressures.
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U.S. manufacturing activity reached its strongest level in more than four years in July as new orders strengthened.
U.S. services activity maintained strong growth in July, although businesses continued facing elevated input costs
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U.S. manufacturing activity rose to highest in over four years in July as orders grew and input costs stayed elevated.