Sweden’s Services Sector Growth Accelerates in September, PMI Shows

The index rose to 57.4 in September, from a revised 56.0 the previous month.

The composite index for September, which also includes the manufacturing industry, rose to 57.6 from a revised 56.1 in August.

The eurozone composite purchasing managers' index remained unchanged at 53.1 from the previous month, according to Bloomberg figures.

An index reading above 50 indicates growth, while a reading below 50 indicates a decline.