Euro zone unemployment drops in August The unemployment rate in the euro zone dropped in August to its lowest in more than 11 years, official data showed today, as services appeared to offset weakening industry. Business • 30 Sep 19
Euro zone unemployment drops in August The unemployment rate in the euro zone dropped in August to its lowest in more than 11 years, official data showed today, as services appeared to offset weakening industry. Business • 30 Sep 19
Euro zone bond yields sink further Euro zone government bond yields slid back towards recent lows on Tuesday as investors remained cautious on risk after the US branded China a currency manipulator, escalating their trade war. Business • 06 Aug 19
Euro zone bond yields sink further Euro zone government bond yields slid back towards recent lows on Tuesday as investors remained cautious on risk after the US branded China a currency manipulator, escalating their trade war. Business • 06 Aug 19
Euro zone business growth stumbles in July - PMI Euro zone business growth was weaker than expected in July, hampered by a deepening contraction in manufacturing. Business • 24 Jul 19
Euro zone business growth stumbles in July - PMI Euro zone business growth was weaker than expected in July, hampered by a deepening contraction in manufacturing. Business • 24 Jul 19
German industrial orders fall more than expected German industrial orders fell far more than expected in May, and the Economy Ministry warned today that this sector of Europe's largest economy was likely to remain weak in the coming months. Business • 05 Jul 19
German industrial orders fall more than expected German industrial orders fell far more than expected in May, and the Economy Ministry warned today that this sector of Europe's largest economy was likely to remain weak in the coming months. Business • 05 Jul 19
Euro zone retail sales unexpectedly fall in May Euro zone retail sales fell in May, bucking economists' expectations of a slight increase, European Union data showed today. Business • 04 Jul 19
Euro zone retail sales unexpectedly fall in May Euro zone retail sales fell in May, bucking economists' expectations of a slight increase, European Union data showed today. Business • 04 Jul 19
Euro zone countries hit record low bond yields Several euro zone countries are seeing their borrowing costs hit their lowest levels on record as the European Central Bank opens the door to more stimulus in the face of a faltering European industrial sector and fears of a global recession. Business • 07 Jun 19
Euro zone countries hit record low bond yields Several euro zone countries are seeing their borrowing costs hit their lowest levels on record as the European Central Bank opens the door to more stimulus in the face of a faltering European industrial sector and fears of a global recession. Business • 07 Jun 19
Consumers, investment, trade boost euro zone in Q1 The euro zone economy accelerated in the first three months of this year, EU statistics agency Eurostat confirmed today, driven by household spending, investment and trade. Business • 06 Jun 19
Consumers, investment, trade boost euro zone in Q1 The euro zone economy accelerated in the first three months of this year, EU statistics agency Eurostat confirmed today, driven by household spending, investment and trade. Business • 06 Jun 19
EU-US goods surplus eases, deficit with China widens The European Union's trade surplus in goods with the US decreased in the first three months of 2019, but its deficit with China widened, figures released today showed. Business • 16 May 19
EU-US goods surplus eases, deficit with China widens The European Union's trade surplus in goods with the US decreased in the first three months of 2019, but its deficit with China widened, figures released today showed. Business • 16 May 19
Commission cuts euro zone growth forecasts for 2019 The euro zone economy will rebound next year from a slow-down in 2019 and unemployment will fall further, the European Commission said today. Business • 07 May 19
Commission cuts euro zone growth forecasts for 2019 The euro zone economy will rebound next year from a slow-down in 2019 and unemployment will fall further, the European Commission said today. Business • 07 May 19
Euro zone sentiment drops for 10th month in a row Euro zone economic sentiment dipped for the 10th consecutive month to its lowest level in more than two years in April as managers in industry and the retail sector became more downbeat. Business • 29 Apr 19
Euro zone sentiment drops for 10th month in a row Euro zone economic sentiment dipped for the 10th consecutive month to its lowest level in more than two years in April as managers in industry and the retail sector became more downbeat. Business • 29 Apr 19
Germany further slashes 2019 growth forecast Berlin halved its economic growth forecast for 2019 today as Europe's largest economy cools off, but ministers are unlikely to bend to foreign demands to boost activity with extra government spending. Business • 17 Apr 19
Germany further slashes 2019 growth forecast Berlin halved its economic growth forecast for 2019 today as Europe's largest economy cools off, but ministers are unlikely to bend to foreign demands to boost activity with extra government spending. Business • 17 Apr 19
Euro zone retail sales stronger than expected Euro zone retail sales, an indication of domestic demand, were stronger than expected in February, led by a jump in sales of non-food products, data showed today. Business • 03 Apr 19
Euro zone retail sales stronger than expected Euro zone retail sales, an indication of domestic demand, were stronger than expected in February, led by a jump in sales of non-food products, data showed today. Business • 03 Apr 19
Euro zone inflation slows to 1.4% in March Inflation in the euro zone slowed to 1.4% in March, data showed today, amid worries that the European economy is losing steam. Business • 01 Apr 19
Euro zone inflation slows to 1.4% in March Inflation in the euro zone slowed to 1.4% in March, data showed today, amid worries that the European economy is losing steam. Business • 01 Apr 19
Euro zone retail sales dragged down by German slump Euro zone retail sales fell as expected in December as non-food sales and online purchases in particular declined, dragged down by the steepest decline in shopping in Germany in 11 years. Business • 05 Feb 19
Euro zone retail sales dragged down by German slump Euro zone retail sales fell as expected in December as non-food sales and online purchases in particular declined, dragged down by the steepest decline in shopping in Germany in 11 years. Business • 05 Feb 19
Euro zone GDP, employment growth slows in third quarter The euro zone economy grew at its slowest pace in four years in the third quarter of 2018, while employment growth also eased during the period, data released by the European Union statistics agency showed. Business • 07 Dec 18
Euro zone GDP, employment growth slows in third quarter The euro zone economy grew at its slowest pace in four years in the third quarter of 2018, while employment growth also eased during the period, data released by the European Union statistics agency showed. Business • 07 Dec 18
Euro zone business growth slows down as year-end nears Euro zone business growth was at its weakest pace in over two years last month as a manufacturing-led slowdown showed further signs of spreading to the service industry, a survey showed today. Business • 05 Dec 18
Euro zone business growth slows down as year-end nears Euro zone business growth was at its weakest pace in over two years last month as a manufacturing-led slowdown showed further signs of spreading to the service industry, a survey showed today. Business • 05 Dec 18
Euro zone inflation dips as expected in November Euro zone inflation slowed as expected in November, while core inflation readings were below market expectations. Business • 30 Nov 18
Euro zone inflation dips as expected in November Euro zone inflation slowed as expected in November, while core inflation readings were below market expectations. Business • 30 Nov 18
Euro zone sentiment eases in November Euro zone economic sentiment continued to deteriorate in November but less than predicted, thanks to an unexpected rise in optimism in industry, data showed today. Business • 29 Nov 18
Euro zone sentiment eases in November Euro zone economic sentiment continued to deteriorate in November but less than predicted, thanks to an unexpected rise in optimism in industry, data showed today. Business • 29 Nov 18
European shares would suffer more in a global trade war Euro zone shares would suffer more than their US counterparts in the event of a full-blown global trade war but emerging markets would likely take an even bigger hit. Business • 27 Nov 18
European shares would suffer more in a global trade war Euro zone shares would suffer more than their US counterparts in the event of a full-blown global trade war but emerging markets would likely take an even bigger hit. Business • 27 Nov 18
Euro zone inflation confirmed at 6 year high in October Euro zone inflation rose in October at its fastest pace in nearly six years, driven by energy prices, the European Union statistics agency said today, confirming its earlier estimate. Business • 16 Nov 18
Euro zone inflation confirmed at 6 year high in October Euro zone inflation rose in October at its fastest pace in nearly six years, driven by energy prices, the European Union statistics agency said today, confirming its earlier estimate. Business • 16 Nov 18
September euro zone retail sales stronger than expected Euro zone retail sales rose more than expected in September, and August data was also revised upwards, data showed today. Business • 07 Nov 18
September euro zone retail sales stronger than expected Euro zone retail sales rose more than expected in September, and August data was also revised upwards, data showed today. Business • 07 Nov 18
Euro zone business growth at two-year low in October Euro zone business growth slumped to a two-year low in October as growing trade tensions and tariffs, alongside rising political uncertainty, put a dent in exports and optimism, a survey showed today. Business • 06 Nov 18
Euro zone business growth at two-year low in October Euro zone business growth slumped to a two-year low in October as growing trade tensions and tariffs, alongside rising political uncertainty, put a dent in exports and optimism, a survey showed today. Business • 06 Nov 18
Euro zone retail sales slip as food, online sales fall Euro zone retail sales fell for a second consecutive month in August as spending on food and drink and on online and mail orders decreased. Business • 03 Oct 18
Euro zone retail sales slip as food, online sales fall Euro zone retail sales fell for a second consecutive month in August as spending on food and drink and on online and mail orders decreased. Business • 03 Oct 18
Euro down as Italy's Borghi talks up national currency The euro fell to a six-week low today after a senior politician in one of Italy's ruling parties said most of the country's problems would be resolved if it readopted a national currency. Business • 02 Oct 18
Euro down as Italy's Borghi talks up national currency The euro fell to a six-week low today after a senior politician in one of Italy's ruling parties said most of the country's problems would be resolved if it readopted a national currency. Business • 02 Oct 18
Euro zone current account surplus narrows in July The current account surplus of the euro zone narrowed to €21 billion in July from €24 billion in the previous month as the trade surplus also slipped, the European Central Bank said today. Business • 19 Sep 18
Euro zone current account surplus narrows in July The current account surplus of the euro zone narrowed to €21 billion in July from €24 billion in the previous month as the trade surplus also slipped, the European Central Bank said today. Business • 19 Sep 18
