The headline seasonally adjusted Spanish Services PMI rose to 59.7 in July from 56.1, its highest reading in three months, thus beating forecasts on decrease to 55.8, and pointing to a further strong increase in activity in the service sector. Activity has now risen in each of the past 21 months. Intermediation sector again posting the sharpest rate of expansion.
Separate report on Italian Services PMI registered 52.0 in July, signalling a fifth successive monthly increase in business activity. Analysts were anticipating smaller decrease to 53.2. However, the rate of expansion signalled by the index was the slowest since March. Business activity rose modestly in July, supported by accelerating inflows of new work at companies. However, employment fell slightly and for the first time in six months, despite businesses’ future expectations rebounding from June’s recent low.
Data did not have any major impact on the markets with euro currently being traded at 1.0860 level. Pair is likely to find support around 1.08 area and resistance above 1.0930 level. Later today, in the US session, ADP job figures and
Trade Balance data is scheduled for a release.