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欧元区10月综合PMI升至29个月新高，德国强劲复苏成增长引擎，法国深陷收缩泥潭
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-11-05 11:55

Core Insights - The Eurozone economy experienced its strongest expansion since May 2023 in October, driven significantly by Germany, which offset the weak performance of France [1][4]. Economic Performance - The final composite PMI for the Eurozone in October rose to 52.5, with Germany's composite PMI reaching a 29-month high, marking it as the growth engine for the region despite France's continued contraction [1][3]. - The services PMI for the Eurozone increased to 53, the highest in 17 months, with business activity index rising from 51.3 in September to 53.0, indicating robust growth in new orders and sales [3]. Germany's Economic Growth - Germany's composite PMI surged to 53.9, providing crucial support for regional economic expansion [4]. - The services PMI in Germany jumped from 51.5 in September to 54.6, marking the fastest growth in over two years, indicating a recovery from previous sluggishness [6]. - Employment in the services sector saw its fastest growth since April, driven by a significant increase in new business [8]. France's Economic Struggles - France's composite PMI fell to 47.7, the lowest in eight months, indicating a deepening contraction [9]. - The services PMI in France was at 48.0, remaining in contraction for the 14th consecutive month, with political uncertainty dampening demand [11]. - Despite the economic downturn, service sector employment grew for the third month, showing some resilience, although the decline in backlogs suggests potential challenges ahead [15]. Inflation and Pricing Trends - Input cost inflation in the Eurozone eased for the second consecutive month, reaching a three-month low, while output prices increased to the highest level in seven months [3][17]. - The overall inflation rate returned to the survey average, with service sector pricing showing a notable increase [17]. - The current economic growth and manageable inflation pressures provide the European Central Bank with policy flexibility to balance economic support and price stability [17].