MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s services sector experienced its fastest growth in 10 months in October, driven by a surge in new work volumes and increased staffing levels, a survey showed on Wednesday.

The HCOB Spain Services PMI rose to 56.6 in October from 54.3 in September. Any figure above 50 indicates growth in activity.

“Spain’s private sector is entering the fourth quarter with noticeable momentum,” said Hamburg Commercial Bank economist Jonas Feldhusen. “The October PMI figures fuel optimism that Spain’s GDP could grow by nearly 3.0% in 2025.”

The expansion was supported by domestic demand, while international demand remained subdued due to global uncertainties. Employment in the sector saw the strongest rise since July.

Despite the robust growth, input price inflation remained a co

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