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May Flash PMI: Composite Reading Reaches 12-month High

GERMAN DATA

In contrast to France, the German May flash services PMI was stronger-than-expected at 53.9 (vs 53.5 cons, 53.2 prior). Manufacturing was also strong at 45.4 (vs 43.5 cons, 42.5 prior). The composite PMI reached 52.2 (vs 51.0 cons, 50.6 prior), a 12-month high. Bund futures have now pared most of the initial French PMI-inspired gains.


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In contrast to France, the German May flash services PMI was stronger-than-expected at 53.9 (vs 53.5 cons, 53.2 prior). Manufacturing was also strong at 45.4 (vs 43.5 cons, 42.5 prior). The composite PMI reached 52.2 (vs 51.0 cons, 50.6 prior), a 12-month high. Bund futures have now pared most of the initial French PMI-inspired gains.


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