Weak PMI data pushes eurozone yields to new lows
It also reinforces bets ECB could soon start buying sovereign bonds to inject money into euro-area economy
London
BOND yields of several eurozone countries touched new record lows on Tuesday after weak private sector growth data indicated a slump in oil prices offered little support to the region's sluggish economy.
Markit's flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Germany fell to 51.4 in December after a final reading of 51.7 in November. That was above the 50 line denoting growth, but it was the lowest reading in 18 months and f…
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