Economics

Euro-Zone Economy Faces Inflation Surge From Russia’s War

  • Composite PMI slipped to 54.5 in March; analyst est. 53.8
  • Overall activity bolstered by loosening of Covid restrictions
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The euro-area economy is reeling from surging inflation and new supply-chain disruptions after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine boosted energy costs and clouded the outlook for global growth.