Business Confidence

UK Services PMI fell to 50.5 in March from 53.9, marking the slowest expansion in 11 months. New business contracted for the first time since November 2025, with the sharpest eight‑month decline in ou

Italy's services PMI fell to 48.8 in March 2026, ending a 15‑month expansion and marking first contraction in 16 months. New business and export sales declined, with firms citing post‑Olympics slowdow