Private sector industry in the eurozone returned to growth in July, according to a closely-watched survey, boosting hopes that the single currency area will soon emerge from recession. The Markit eurozone Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which measures business output, was 50.4 in July. A figure above 50 indicates expansion. July's figure was up from 48.7 in June, and marks an 18-month high. The eurozone has been in recession since the end of 2011. "T...
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