Euro zone factory growth rises

01/03/10 14:59 CET

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Manufacturing activity in the euro zone grew slightly faster than previously thought in February according to a survey of manufacturing purchasing managers in the region.

Germany and Italy showed growth while in France the purchasing managers index slipped slightly, but Spain and Greece continued to lag far behind.

The UK manufacturing sector also expanded faster than expected last month.

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