Economics

Rebound in Euro-Area Activity Drives Prices to Fresh Records

  • Composite PMI rose to 55.8 in February, economist est. 52.9
  • Rising wages, energy bills led to the record jump in prices
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Prices charged for goods and services in the euro area jumped by a record amount in February as an easing of pandemic restrictions led to an unexpectedly strong rebound in economic activity.