Eurozone manufacturing data takes center stage Monday as key PMI surveys arrive. Germany's retail sales expected flat in January while UK house prices forecast modest 0.2 percent monthly gains. Spain's factory PMI anticipated at 49.9 versus 49.2 previously, signaling continued manufacturing weakness across the region. Italy's index projected at 49.1, up from 48.1, while France's final reading expected to decline to 49.9 from 51.2, indicating softening factory activity. Germany's preliminary factory PMI rose to 50.7, suggesting potential stabilization. The eurozone's final manufacturing PMI will provide crucial insight into economic momentum heading into spring. Readings below 50 signal contraction, reflecting broader concerns about European industrial resilience amid ongoing economic headwinds and competitive pressures.
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