2026.07.0607:30:00UTC+00Eurozone Construction Slump Deepens as HCOB PMI Falls Further in June

The euro area’s construction sector weakened further in June 2026, with the HCOB Eurozone Construction PMI slipping to 42.8 from 43.7 in May. The latest reading, updated on 06 July 2026, underscores a month‑over‑month deterioration in activity and keeps the index firmly below the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.

May’s figure of 43.7 had already pointed to a sharp downturn compared with the previous month, and June’s decline signals that the sector’s challenges are intensifying rather than stabilizing. On a month‑over‑month basis, the “actual” data for June show a further worsening in conditions relative to May, while the “previous” data captured May’s slide versus April.

The continued drop in the construction PMI highlights persistent headwinds facing the eurozone’s building industry, with June marking another month of contraction and no sign of a near‑term turnaround in the latest data. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases closely for any indication of a bottoming‑out in the sector.