A re-acceleration of growth was recorded in the Spanish service sector in November, with both business activity and new orders rising at the fastest rates in three months. Greater workloads encouraged companies to raise employment at a faster pace, while sentiment also improved. The rate of input cost
inflation remained relatively muted and service providers lowered their output prices in order to support inflows of new work.
The headline seasonally adjusted Business Activity Index rose for the second month running in November, posting 56.7 from 55.9 in October. Analysts were predicting smaller incline to 56.2. This was the fastest expansion in activity since August.
Business activity in Italy’s service sector increased for a ninth straight month in November, with the rate of growth unchanged from the solid pace recorded in October, according to latest survey data. Furthermore, services firms noted the largest monthly gains in both new business and employment since April. A weaker rise in input prices and a further (albeit slower) drop in output charges meanwhile pointed to a continued absence of inflationary pressures. The headline Markit/ADACI Business Activity Index recorded 53.4 unchanged from last month. Increase to 53.9 was expected.
Euro is currently being traded around 1.0570 area. Pair is likely to find support around 1.0560 handle and resistance above 1.0630 level. Later today, ECB Press Conference will be held following rate decision.