August’s flash PMIs suggest that activity has weakened considerably, and, at face value, suggest that both the US and euro-zone have fallen into recession. What’s more, the forward-looking components of the PMIs point to further falls in output ahead. The further improvement in supply conditions means that price pressures have eased significantly, but we expect central banks to remain in tightening mode.
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