AI Data Insight
The latest finalized Q3 2026 Services PMI for the Eurozone was reported at 51.6, edging down slightly from the previous 51.7 but slightly above market expectations of 51.5. Growth in domestic demand effectively offset the weakness in export orders and drove employment growth to an eight-month high. Looking ahead, the services sector has successfully shaken off the gloom of soaring energy prices, but input costs have resumed their upward trend. Going forward, close attention must be paid to the impact of sticky inflation on European Central Bank policies.