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Spain PMI below expectations, yet employment growth fastest in 8 years

The Corner | July 1, 2015 | Spanish manufacturing PMI, one indicator of the economic pace of a country, posted 54.5 in June, down slightly from 55.8 in May. However, operating conditions have now strengthened in each of the past 19 months, according to Markit analysts. Manufacturers reported having hired extra staff to meet higher production requirements and prospects of future growth.


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More (yet less paid) employment in Spain

MADRID | By Luis Arroyo | Last jobless data in Spain were excellent in terms of unemployment rate reduction, the government pointed out on Thursday. But are they 100% reliable? Total worked hours have fallen and they continue to fall. That is, more Spaniards are working, yet more and worse paid hours. In the graph above: total working hours per week.