Germany construction downturn eases in August, S&P Global PMI rises
Germany’s construction purchasing managers’ index climbed to 48.7 in August from 42.1 in July, with S&P Global survey results citing fresher growth in commercial activity.
BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - Germany's construction sector downturn moderated notably in August amid a fresh growth in commercial activity, survey results from S&P Global showed Friday.The construction purchasing managers' index climbed to 48.7 in August from 42.1 in July.
Nonetheless, any reading below 50…