Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction

Euro zone private sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in 18 months in ‌May as waning demand for goods and services — a key gauge of economic health — dragged output lower for a second month while cost pressures hit their highest level in more than three years, a survey showed.

Jun 3, 2026 - 13:00
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Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction
Euro zone private sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in 18 months in ‌May as waning demand for goods and services — a key gauge of economic health — dragged output lower for a second month while cost pressures hit their highest level in more than three years, a survey showed.

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