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eurozone-economy
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soompi.comfinance13 days ago
ECB Official Highlights Second-Round Inflation Risks for Eurozone Policy
An ECB official said second-round effects remain the central concern for eurozone monetary policy decisions. The statement comes amid ongoing monitoring of wage and price developments across the currency area.
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citizen.co.zaai28 days ago
Eurozone inflation rises to 3.2 percent in May
Consumer prices across the eurozone increased to their highest level since September 2023. The data adds pressure on the European Central Bank to consider raising interest rates next week.
Euronewsfinance40 days ago
Eurozone Business Activity Falls to 31-Month Low in May
The S&P Global Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index dropped to 47.5 in May from 48.8 in April. The reading marks the second consecutive month below the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
benzinga.combusiness48 days ago
Cyprus, Bulgaria and Spain Lead Eurozone Growth in First Quarter of 2026
The eurozone expanded 0.8 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 while Cyprus grew 3.0 percent, Bulgaria 2.9 percent and Spain 2.7 percent. Eurostat reported the wider European Union grew 1.0 percent annually, trailing the United States at 2.7 percent.
marketwatch.comfinance48 days ago
ECB Official Says Rate Hikes Increasingly Likely as Inflation Outlook Worsens
An ECB governing council member told Handelsblatt that significant inflation remains ahead and that interest rate increases are becoming more probable. The official said the baseline economic scenario no longer applies and policymakers are shifting to an adverse one. The comments…
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Authors of the study: Pasquale Borrelli, David A. Robinson, Panos Panagos, Emanuele Lugato, Jae E. Yang, Christine Alewell, David Wuepper, Luca Montanarella, and Cristiano Ballabio / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)finance68 days ago
Eurozone GDP Contracts 1% in Q2 2026, First Decline Since Late 2024
The eurozone economy contracted in April for the first time in 16 months, driven by the ongoing Middle East war. Preliminary data indicates a 0.1% GDP decline in the second quarter of 2026. The service sector experienced its sharpest fall since early 2021 pandemic lockdowns.
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