Euro zone recession deepens as Germany falters The recession across the euro zone economy deepened in the last three months of 2012 as Germany faltered in the face of weak demand across the debt-ridden region. Business • 14 Feb 13
Euro zone recession deepens as Germany falters The recession across the euro zone economy deepened in the last three months of 2012 as Germany faltered in the face of weak demand across the debt-ridden region. Business • 14 Feb 13
Ireland got 'raw deal' over debt - Soros Global investor George Soros has said Ireland got a "raw deal" over its debt. Business • 25 Jan 13
Ireland got 'raw deal' over debt - Soros Global investor George Soros has said Ireland got a "raw deal" over its debt. Business • 25 Jan 13
Dutch government forecasts recession The Dutch government's financial think-tank has joined the central bank in forecasting a recession in 2013 due to waning global trade prospects. Business • 19 Dec 12
Dutch government forecasts recession The Dutch government's financial think-tank has joined the central bank in forecasting a recession in 2013 due to waning global trade prospects. Business • 19 Dec 12
Euro zone trade prevents a deeper downturn in Q3 Exports saved the euro zone from a deeper recession in the third quarter of this year while companies emptied warehouses and cut investments, putting the onus on trade to drive a recovery. Business • 06 Dec 12
Euro zone trade prevents a deeper downturn in Q3 Exports saved the euro zone from a deeper recession in the third quarter of this year while companies emptied warehouses and cut investments, putting the onus on trade to drive a recovery. Business • 06 Dec 12
Eurozone unemployment rises to 11.7% Recession in the eurozone has pushed unemployment in the region up to a record 11.7% in October. News • 30 Nov 12
Eurozone unemployment rises to 11.7% Recession in the eurozone has pushed unemployment in the region up to a record 11.7% in October. News • 30 Nov 12
Spain's registered jobless rose in September The number of people registered as unemployed in Spain rose by a little under 80,000 people to 4.71 million in September as the summer tourism season came to an end and businesses let workers go. Business • 02 Oct 12
Spain's registered jobless rose in September The number of people registered as unemployed in Spain rose by a little under 80,000 people to 4.71 million in September as the summer tourism season came to an end and businesses let workers go. Business • 02 Oct 12
Euro zone unemployment stuck at record 11.4% Unemployment across the 17 countries that use the euro remained at its record high of 11.4% in August, official data showed today. Business • 01 Oct 12
Euro zone unemployment stuck at record 11.4% Unemployment across the 17 countries that use the euro remained at its record high of 11.4% in August, official data showed today. Business • 01 Oct 12
UK's double dip recession not as deep as feared The UK's double-dip recession is not as deep as previously feared after revised figures showed a smaller contraction in the second quarter of the year. Business • 27 Sep 12
UK's double dip recession not as deep as feared The UK's double-dip recession is not as deep as previously feared after revised figures showed a smaller contraction in the second quarter of the year. Business • 27 Sep 12
Survey points to deeper euro zone recession Europe appears headed for a deepening economic recession despite a recent easing in market concerns over the three-year debt crisis, a closely-watched survey has found. Business • 20 Sep 12
Survey points to deeper euro zone recession Europe appears headed for a deepening economic recession despite a recent easing in market concerns over the three-year debt crisis, a closely-watched survey has found. Business • 20 Sep 12
Spanish economy falling deeper into recession The Spanish economy is falling deeper into recession and depositors are pulling their money out of the banks figures published today show, as the government moves closer to seeking a European rescue package. Business • 28 Aug 12
Spanish economy falling deeper into recession The Spanish economy is falling deeper into recession and depositors are pulling their money out of the banks figures published today show, as the government moves closer to seeking a European rescue package. Business • 28 Aug 12
Spain's IBEX falls following revised growth data Spain's National Statistics Institute says the economy grew less than originally estimated in 2011, registering an increase of 0.4% instead of the earlier published 0.7%. Business • 27 Aug 12
Spain's IBEX falls following revised growth data Spain's National Statistics Institute says the economy grew less than originally estimated in 2011, registering an increase of 0.4% instead of the earlier published 0.7%. Business • 27 Aug 12
UK economy contracted by 0.5% in Q2 Britain's double-dip recession is not as deep as previously feared after revised figures showed a smaller contraction in the second quarter of the year. Business • 24 Aug 12
UK economy contracted by 0.5% in Q2 Britain's double-dip recession is not as deep as previously feared after revised figures showed a smaller contraction in the second quarter of the year. Business • 24 Aug 12
Monti says Italy making progress on finances Italy's financial situation has made progress compared with last year, the premier said yesterday. Business • 20 Aug 12
Monti says Italy making progress on finances Italy's financial situation has made progress compared with last year, the premier said yesterday. Business • 20 Aug 12
Spain's bad loan rate up to nearly 9.5% The Bank of Spain has said the country's bad loan rate shot up to a record of 9.42% in June. Business • 17 Aug 12
Spain's bad loan rate up to nearly 9.5% The Bank of Spain has said the country's bad loan rate shot up to a record of 9.42% in June. Business • 17 Aug 12
Euro zone economy shrinks 0.2% in second quarter Europe is edging closer to recession, dragged down by the crippling debt problems of the 17-country euro bloc, official figures showed today. Business • 14 Aug 12
Euro zone economy shrinks 0.2% in second quarter Europe is edging closer to recession, dragged down by the crippling debt problems of the 17-country euro bloc, official figures showed today. Business • 14 Aug 12
France sees zero economic growth in Q2 France's economy was stagnant in the second quarter, the government said today. Business • 14 Aug 12
France sees zero economic growth in Q2 France's economy was stagnant in the second quarter, the government said today. Business • 14 Aug 12
Greek economy contracts 6.2% in second quarter The Greek statistical authority has said the country's deep recession has eased slightly. Business • 13 Aug 12
Greek economy contracts 6.2% in second quarter The Greek statistical authority has said the country's deep recession has eased slightly. Business • 13 Aug 12
France may slip into recession, central bank warns France's central bank is expecting the country to slip into recession during the third quarter. Business • 08 Aug 12
France may slip into recession, central bank warns France's central bank is expecting the country to slip into recession during the third quarter. Business • 08 Aug 12
Italy's economy contracts for 4th quarter in a row Italy's recession has deepened with its economy shrinking for the fourth quarter in a row. Business • 07 Aug 12
Italy's economy contracts for 4th quarter in a row Italy's recession has deepened with its economy shrinking for the fourth quarter in a row. Business • 07 Aug 12
Spain economy slows for third quarter in a row Spain's National Statistics Institute said the Spanish economy remains mired in recession after contracting 0.4% in the second quarter of the year from the previous three month period. Business • 30 Jul 12
Spain economy slows for third quarter in a row Spain's National Statistics Institute said the Spanish economy remains mired in recession after contracting 0.4% in the second quarter of the year from the previous three month period. Business • 30 Jul 12
UK economy contracts by 0.7%, sterling falls Britain's economy shrank by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2012, the sharpest fall since early 2009. Business • 25 Jul 12
UK economy contracts by 0.7%, sterling falls Britain's economy shrank by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2012, the sharpest fall since early 2009. Business • 25 Jul 12
Denmark exits recession in first quarter Denmark pulled out of a six-month recession early this year. Business • 31 May 12
Denmark exits recession in first quarter Denmark pulled out of a six-month recession early this year. Business • 31 May 12
Spain denies need for external bank aid Spain has charged two global consulting firms, Roland Berger and Oliver Wyman, with valuing the battered banking system's deeply troubled balance sheets. Business • 21 May 12
Spain denies need for external bank aid Spain has charged two global consulting firms, Roland Berger and Oliver Wyman, with valuing the battered banking system's deeply troubled balance sheets. Business • 21 May 12
IMF head says Greece could leave euro The head of the International Monetary Fund today raised the possibility that Greece could leave the euro zone in an orderly fashion. Business • 15 May 12
IMF head says Greece could leave euro The head of the International Monetary Fund today raised the possibility that Greece could leave the euro zone in an orderly fashion. Business • 15 May 12
Euro zone narrowly avoids recession The euro zone avoided recession with zero growth in the first quarter, official data showed today. Business • 15 May 12
Euro zone narrowly avoids recession The euro zone avoided recession with zero growth in the first quarter, official data showed today. Business • 15 May 12
