The eurozone's private sector showed mixed results at the end of 2024, with a revival in the services sector contrasting with a persistent slump in manufacturing. The Composite PMI rose to 49.5, indicating a slowdown in contraction, while services returned to growth at 51.4. However, manufacturing continued to decline, and inflation pressures resurfaced. Germany and France faced economic challenges, with political uncertainty hindering growth. Financial markets reacted mildly to the PMI data, and despite some resilience in European banks, significant hurdles remain for the eurozone economy. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)