German PMI data stronger than expected

German July PMI data has come in stronger than expected. Manufacturing 45.2, up from 40.9 in June, and better than the median forecast of 42.1. A 10 month high.

Services 48.4, up from 45.2 in June, and better than the median forecast of 46.0. A 10 month high.

Composite 48.9, up from 44.0 in June, an 11 month high.

The news has lifted EUR/USD back over 1.4200.

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