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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK services PMI rose less than expected in February
In the UK, the final services PMI climbed to 60.50 in February, compared to a level of 54.10 in the previous month. Market anticipations were for the services PMI to climb to a level of 60.80.
Euro-zone services PMI rose in February
In the Euro-zone, the final services PMI climbed to 55.50 in February, compared to a reading of 51.10 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the services PMI to advance to 55.80.
Euro-zone unemployment rate dropped more than anticipated in January
In the Euro-zone, the unemployment rate dropped to 6.80% in January, compared to 7.00% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the unemployment rate to decline to 6.90%.
German services PMI rose less than expected in February
In Germany, the final services PMI rose to a level of 55.80 in in February, compared to a level of 52.20 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the services PMI to record a rise to a level of 56.60.
US ISM Services index dropped in February
In the US, the ISM services index eased to 56.50 in February, compared to a reading of 59.90 in the prior month.
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