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2026.03.0209:00:00UTC+00Eurozone Factory Activity Creeps Back to Expansion as HCOB PMI Rises Above 50

The eurozone’s manufacturing sector has edged back into expansion territory, with the HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI rising to 50.8 in February 2026, up from 49.5 previously. The move above the 50.0 threshold, which separates contraction from growth, signals a tentative return to growth in factory activity across the currency bloc.

Both the previous and current readings relate to February 2026, with the latest data update released on 2 March 2026. The improvement from 49.5 to 50.8 suggests a modest but notable strengthening in industrial conditions, hinting that demand, output, or both may be stabilizing after a period of softness.

While the gain is not dramatic, crossing into expansion could be viewed as an encouraging sign for the euro area’s broader economic outlook, as manufacturing remains a key component of overall growth and employment in the region.

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