Growth in the Euro zone has been weaker than any forecaster predicted for November and orders are down for the first time in over a year.<br /><br />Analysts see this as an indication of stagnation in the economy.<br /><br />The Purchasing Managers Index is based on surveys of thousands of companies and is seen a reliable method to plot growth or otherwise.<br /><br />Those indicators, which look beyond the present see no signs of any tangible improvement down the line.
