Economics

Europe’s Economic Recovery Loses Steam as Supply Shortages Bite

  • German composite PMI fell to 55.3 in Sept. vs 60.0 in August
  • French gauge slips to 55.1, slowest growth rate since April
Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg
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The economic recovery in Europe’s two largest economies lost steam in September, held back by supply-chain problems and a slowdown in the services sector following an initial rebound from coronavirus restrictions.