S&P Global released its flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data on December 16, 2025. The scheduled release offered an early look into the health of major economies' private sectors, presenting a mixed global economic picture heading into the new year.
The UK's private sector saw output accelerate to a two-month high. This acceleration was buoyed specifically by its services sector.
In contrast, Germany's business activity growth decelerated for the second consecutive month, reaching a four-month low. This slowdown was driven by declining manufacturing output.
Reports for Australia and Japan indicated varied performance across their manufacturing and services industries. S&P Global's stock reported no significant market reaction following the scheduled data release.