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title: "Euro zone factory output near 4 1/2-year high in July but demand still weak, PMI shows"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294661745.md"
description: "Euro zone factory output surged to a 4.5-year high in July, driven by clearing backlogs rather than rising demand, indicating a fragile recovery. The Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9, while new orders remained weak and employment fell. Inflation hit 2.9%, and supply chain pressures persisted due to Middle East conflicts. Despite a slight uptick in business confidence, producers remain cautious as momentum risks fading."
datetime: "2026-08-03T08:22:41.000Z"
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# Euro zone factory output near 4 1/2-year high in July but demand still weak, PMI shows

LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Euro zone factory output surged at its fastest pace in nearly four-and-a-half years in July but growth was largely driven by firms clearing order backlogs rather than rising demand, pointing to a fragile recovery, a survey showed. Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supply chains and sent energy costs soaring, causing difficulties for manufacturers. Inflation in

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