German private sector shrinks fastest in 18 months

Private sector activity in Germany contracted in June at the fastest pace in 18 months, with the Purchasing Managers' Index dropping to 48.0 from 48.8 in May. The service sector was particularly hit, along with a decline in new orders. Business outlooks for the coming months also declined, despite the data showing a slowdown in inflationary pressures.

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