POLL-Czech Feb manufacturing PMI hits record high

    PRAGUE, March 1 (Reuters) - Growth in Czech manufacturing 
activity accelerated in February to its highest level ever on 
the Purchasing Managers' Index survey, data released on Thursday 
showed. 
    The index, compiled by ABN AMRO and NTC, edged up for the 
fourth consecutive month in February to 58.5 from 57.6 the 
previous month. 
    The Czech PMI survey continues to point to a strengthening 
performance of the manufacturing sector in February. The overall 
improvement in business operating conditions was the sharpest 
indicated by the survey to date, the data report said. 
    Manufacturing accounts for more than one third of Czech 
economic activity, with latest data indicating that its growth 
has gradually slowed to a trend rate of around 5 percent from 
its cycle peak of 6.7 percent in late 2005. 
 
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