Eurozone

Uncertainty around US trade tariffs is costing the eurozone and the UK economy billions this year and the next, which cannot be entirely offset by increased defence spending in 2025. …

Eurozone consumer confidence weakened as looming trade tariffs raised concerns over growth and inflation. Meanwhile, Germany approved a massive fiscal package, but economists urged caution over immediate excitement. ADVERTISEMENT Eurozone …

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.3% in February, with core inflation at 2.6%, its lowest since January 2022. France had the lowest rate (0.9%), Hungary the highest (5.7%). The euro slipped …

The eurozone economy saw a slight rise in the last quarter of 2024, although major economies such as France and Germany continued to lag. ADVERTISEMENT The eurozone economy grew 0.2% …

Eurozone inflation exceeded forecasts in January, reaching 2.5%, but the euro weakened as fears of US tariffs overshadowed expectations of a hawkish ECB response. European stocks tumbled, with auto shares …

The unemployment rate for the EU as a whole was 5.9% in December 2024, up from 5.8% in November 2024 and down from 6.0% in December 2023, according to Eurostat, the …

Business activity in the eurozone is now expanding for the first time since August 2024, although the upturn remains modest. ADVERTISEMENT There are modest signs of improvement in business activity …

Eurozone services rebounded in December, lifting overall activity despite a manufacturing slump and job cuts. Germany and France remain in contraction, weighed by political uncertainty. Inflationary pressures persist, keeping the …

The eurozone’s private sector activity contracted slightly in October, marking the second consecutive month of decline. ADVERTISEMENT The eurozone’s private sector contracted for the second consecutive month in October, with …

Eurozone growth for the second quarter was revised down to 0.2%, marking a slowdown compared to the first quarter. Germany contracted, while Spain saw strong growth. The ECB is expected …