China’s manufacturing sector saw a sharp rebound in February, with the Caixin/S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 50.8, its highest level in three months. The increase signals that factory activity is accelerating as workers return after the Lunar New Year holiday,

The long-running downturn in the euro zone's manufacturing industry showed further signs of easing last month as demand fell at the slowest pace in almost three years, a survey showed on Monday.

A private gauge showed China’s manufacturing activity expanding at the fastest pace in three months, signaling a trend of improvement consistent with the official index.

Manufacturing PMI In the Euro Area increased to 47.60 points in February from 46.60 points in January 2025. ETFs: (NYSEARCA:EWG), (NYSE:GF), (NYSEARCA:EWI), (NYSEARCA:EWQ), (NASDAQ:FGM), (NASDAQ:DAX) Currency: (EUR:USD) More on the Eurozone,

Italian manufacturing activity contracted for an 11th month running in February, though by slightly less than expected, a survey showed on Monday, amid persisting declines in output and new orders. The HCOB Global Purchasing Managers' Index for manufacturing came in at 47.

Russia’s manufacturing sector PMI slumped back to 50.2 in February from 53.1 in January, as Russia’s economy shows the first concrete signs of cooling, according to the latest report by S&P Global released on March 3.