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Italian S&P Global Services PMI (Aug) 55.2 vs. Exp. 53.6 (Prev. 52.5)

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Italy's S&P Global Services PMI for August 2026 reached 55.2, surpassing expectations of 53.6 and the previous 52.5 reading, while the Composite PMI rose to 53.6.

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" Strong growth in activity and new business puts the sector on track to see its best quarter of the year so far. This boost to demand largely reflects a rise in orders from domestic customers amid a comparatively mild uptick in export sales." "Cost pressures remained stubbornly elevated and hiring activity moderate in nature."

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