The final PMIs show that the euro-zone’s recovery continued apace at the start of Q3. Price pressures are continuing to mount and point to an increase in inflation in the coming months, but we expect this to be temporary. Meanwhile, retail sales increased again in June, to nearly 5% above pre-pandemic levels.
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