The flash estimate for the French HCOB manufacturing PMI rose slightly to 45.5 in February, indicating ongoing contraction in the sector due to slow demand and new orders. The services PMI fell to 44.5, signaling a significant downturn. In the UK, the services PMI increased to 51.1, while manufacturing contracted. Germany's manufacturing PMI improved to 46.1, marking the highest in two years, but still negatively impacted the private sector. The Eurozone composite PMI remained stable at 50.2, indicating suppressed growth. Analysts express concerns over job losses and weak demand across the regions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)