Euro zone economy shrugs off Brexit as key index edges up again

Report shows the euro zone economy remains on a steady growth path

A composite purchasing managers' index for the 19-nation region rose for a second month in August

Theeuro zone economy maintained its momentum in August, with growth showing little sign of being curtailed by fallout from the UK’s Brexit vote.

A composite purchasing managers' index for the 19-nation region rose for a second month to 53.3 from 53.2 in July. That is above the 50 level that divides expansion from contraction and marks the best reading in seven months.

IHS Markit said its report shows theeuro zone economy remains on ...