Preliminary PMIs published by Markit today suggest that manufacturing activity in advanced economies eased in May. Indeed, it looks increasingly likely that economic growth in the euro-zone and Japan will slow in Q2. However, while the flash PMI for the US also fell, strength in the services sector should help US growth recover in Q2.
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