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Analysts say the escalation in the trade war increases pressure on the U.S.Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy

Euro zone bond yields sink further

Business / 06 Aug

IHS Markit's Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, considered a good guide to economic health, dropped to 51.5 this month from a final June reading of 52.2

Euro zone business growth stumbles in July - PMI

Business / 24 Jul

Contracts for 'Made in Germany' goods were down by 2.2% on the month in May, new figures show

German industrial orders fall more than expected

Business / 05 Jul

Eurostat said high-street sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro dropped by 0.3% in May compared with April

Euro zone retail sales unexpectedly fall in May

Business / 04 Jul

Irish, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and Cypriot 10-year bond yields have all hit record lows within the last two sessions

Euro zone countries hit record low bond yields

Business / 07 Jun

The euro zone economy grew by 0.4% quarter on quarter in the three months from January to March

Consumers, investment, trade boost euro zone in Q1

Business / 06 Jun

The EU's trade deficit with China expanded to €49.4 billion from €46.9 billion in the first three months of the year

EU-US goods surplus eases, deficit with China widens

Business / 16 May

The euro zone's GDP is predicted to grow by 1.2% this year, the latest European Commission forecasts indicate

Commission cuts euro zone growth forecasts for 2019

Business / 07 May

Euro zone economic sentiment dipped for the 10th month in a row to its lowest level in more than two years in April

Euro zone sentiment drops for 10th month in a row

Business / 29 Apr

German government now expecting growth of just 0.5% for this year

Germany further slashes 2019 growth forecast

Business / 17 Apr

Eurostat said euro zone retail sales rose 0.4% month-on-month for a 2.8% year-on-year gain

Euro zone retail sales stronger than expected

Business / 03 Apr

Euro zone inflation slowed to 1.4% last month

Euro zone inflation slows to 1.4% in March

Business / 01 Apr

Euro zone retail sales were down 1.6% month-on-month in December, new Eurostat figures show

Euro zone retail sales dragged down by German slump

Business / 05 Feb

The euro zone's GDP rose by 0.2% in the three months from July to September

Euro zone GDP, employment growth slows in third quarter

Business / 07 Dec 18

The Euro Zone Composite Final Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 52.7 in November from October's 53.1, its lowest since September 2016

Euro zone business growth slows down as year-end nears

Business / 05 Dec 18

The latest euro zone inflation figures support the ECB's preference of a cautious exit from monetary stimulus

Euro zone inflation dips as expected in November

Business / 30 Nov 18

Economic sentiment in the 19 countries sharing the euro eased to 109.5 in November from 109.7 in October

Euro zone sentiment eases in November

Business / 29 Nov 18

The ECB said that euro zone shares would suffer more than their US counterparts in the event of a full-blown global trade war

European shares would suffer more in a global trade war

Business / 27 Nov 18

Consumer prices in the euro zone rose 2.2% year-on-year in October after a 2.1% increase in September

Euro zone inflation confirmed at 6 year high in October

Business / 16 Nov 18

Eurostat said retail sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro were flat month-on-month for a 0.8% year-on-year gain

September euro zone retail sales stronger than expected

Business / 07 Nov 18

The Euro Zone Composite Final Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 53.1 in October from September's 54.1, its lowest since September 2016

Euro zone business growth at two-year low in October

Business / 06 Nov 18

Euro zone online sales down by 2.3% in August, new figures reveal

Euro zone retail sales slip as food, online sales fall

Business / 03 Oct 18

The euro skidded as low as $1.1505 at one stage today - its weakest since 21 August

Euro down as Italy's Borghi talks up national currency

Business / 02 Oct 18

Euro zone's current account surplus narrowed to €21 billion in July

Euro zone current account surplus narrows in July

Business / 19 Sep 18

Surveys of purchasing managers released today showed mounting pressure on factories across Europe and Asia

Factories globally feel the pinch from trade conflict

Business / 03 Sep 18

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