U.S. Business Activity Growth Slows as Europe Picks Up Pace

The eurozone continues to hold up better than expected in the face of repeated tariff shocks and subdued international demand for its exports. - joel saget/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Private-sector activity in the U.S. slowed in February as tariffs drove costs higher for firms, while Europe expanded at a stronger pace than anticipated as a rebound in industry signaled resilience against lingering headwinds. The S&P Global Flash U.S. Composite PMI—based on a survey of around 650 manufacturers and 5 ...