Up from final 46.7 in March, pretty much in line with Reuter’s median forecast of 47.2
Flash services PMI 46.4, down from final 50.1 in March and weaker than Reuter’s median forecast of 50.2.
European stocks meanwhile coming under accelerated pressure, DAX down over 1.0% at -1.3%
Stoxx Europe banking index down -1.2%.
EUR/USD has made it down to new session low 1.3161. Grease-lightning!!!!!! Yer right