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Spain: Activity and new business rise in June at strongest rates in year to date
Spain’s service sector enjoyed a strong rebound in activity and new business growth during June amid signs of improved market demand and an uplift in confidence. Jobs continued to be created, with growth the best since March as service providers responded to some notable capacity pressure. On the price front, input price inflation remained elevated, largely underpinned by increased energy, fuel and employment expenses. Selling prices also increased to a lesser degree during June. Having signalled a fall in activity during April, the headline S&P Global Services PMI® Business Activity Index maintained its ... (full story)
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