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Global Services Sector Shows Mixed Performance in November

China's recovery stagnates, Britain sees growth, Euro zone faces potential contraction, and Russia's growth slows.

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Overview

  • China's economic recovery stagnated in November with a decline in manufacturing PMI and services PMI below 2019 average.
  • Britain's services sector grew in November after three months of declines, but companies reported an uptick in prices charged.
  • German services sector declined in November, although at a slower rate than the previous month.
  • Euro zone business activity downturn eased last month but still indicates the bloc's economy will contract again this quarter.
  • Russia's services sector grew at its slowest pace in 10 months in November, as new domestic and export business growth eased.
  • China's services activity expanded at a quicker pace in November, as the upturn in new businesses were the best seen for three months.
  • Ireland's services sector growth quickened for the first time since April as new business increased and exports rebounded.
  • Japan's service activity expanded at the slowest pace in a year in November, weighed by an accelerating decline in new exports and softer demand.