Apr 23rd, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
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LONDON -- The euro-zone economy contracted less sharply in April than in March, with activity in both the manufacturing and service sectors falling less rapidly.
Markit Economics Thursday said the Purchasing Managers Index for the euro-zone manufacturing sector rose to 36.7 from 33.9 in March, while the PMI for the services sector rose to 43.1 from 40.9.
As a result, the composite PMI -- which measures private sector activity -- rose to 40.5 ...
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