Economics

Euro-Area Manufacturing Expands on Surge in Italy, Spain Output

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Euro-area factory output expanded at a faster pace than initially estimated in August, driven by a resurgence in Italy and Spain, as the 17-nation currency bloc’s recovery began to build momentum.

An index based on a survey of purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry increased to a 26-month high of 51.4 from