# Euro zone business activity posts surprise upturn in September, PMI shows

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- Reuters, 2026-09-23 09:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/euro-zone-business-activity-posts-surprise-upturn-september-pmi-shows-2026-09-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab39640f43c0f0001de9806

> Euro zone business activity accelerated this month at its fastest pace in more than three years, a survey showed, defying expectations of a slowdown. Companies nevertheless faced a sharper increase in operating costs.