date:Mar 26, 2014
.1, compared with the 48.7 median estimate of 22 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg News and Februarys final 48.5 figure.
In France, the euro regions second-largest economy, manufacturing activity unexpectedly resumed growth in March, Markit said earlier.
The euro, which has appreciated 6.4 percent against the dollar in the last 12 months, was trading at $1.3794 at 8:35 a.m. in London.