The British Bull Awakens: UK Private Sector Hits 21-Month High
The UK economy has kicked off 2026 with a surge of momentum that has caught many analysts by surprise. According to the latest S&P Global Flash UK PMI® data, private sector business activity grew at its fastest rate since April 2024.
Germany's Economic Engine Stutters: Composite Growth Slows, Manufacturing Slumps
Germany, the Eurozone's industrial powerhouse, is showing fresh signs of economic frailty, according to the latest HCOB Flash Germany PMI data for November 2025. The report indicates a broad loss of momentum across the private sector, driven by a sharper-than-expected slowdown in the dominant services sector and a worrying renewed slide into deep contraction for manufacturing.
UK Economy on a Knife-Edge: Growth Stalls as the Inflation Fire Cools
The latest S&P Global Flash UK PMI data for November 2025 presents a nuanced and challenging picture for the UK Economy and the Pound Sterling (GBP). While the headline figures confirm a sharp slowdown in private sector activity, a key bright spot emerged: the pace of output price inflation is easing, fueling speculation about the next move from the Bank of England (BoE).
US Business Activity Hits 3-Month High — But Can Tariffs Stall the Momentum?
The U.S. economy showed renewed strength in October 2025 as the Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index rose to 54.8 (from 53.9 in September), marking a 3-month high and signaling one of the fastest rates of expansion this year.
US PMI Slips Again: What Seven Straight Months of Manufacturing Contraction Really Mean
The U.S. manufacturing sector stumbled once again in September, marking its seventh consecutive month of contraction, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® report.