Now playing Next Economy Economic optimism in the eurozone despite political uncertainty Economic sentiment in the eurozone was much better than expected in December while German industrial orders pointed to a busy final quarter. 06/01/2017
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Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation heads up Eurozone consumer prices rose more than expected in December, up 1.1 percent year-on-year but core inflation rose only slightly. 04/01/2017
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone business booming Eurozone businesses ended 2016 by ramping up activity at the fastest pace for five-and-a-half years. 04/01/2017
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone manufacturing enjoys year end boost Eurozone manufacturing in December expanded at the fastest pace in more than five and a half years and orders rose, even as companies raised prices. 02/01/2017
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Now playing Next Economy Eurozone retail sales post biggest growth in two years Monthly Eurostat figures showed consumers stocked up on non-food products, such as clothing and electrical goods. 05/12/2016
Now playing Next Economy Unemployment in Eurozone drops below 10% Eurozone cheers as unemployment dips below 10% for first time in five years. 01/12/2016
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Now playing Next Economy Euro zone consumer confidence rises in November Euro zone consumer confidence rose much more than expected by economists in November, according to the European Commission on Tuesday showed. 22/11/2016
Now playing Next Economy Draghi defends bank regulation, says eurozone recovery not yet strong ECB President Mario Draghi has spoken out against any relaxing of the rules on how banks operate and hinted at more stimulus for the eurozone. 18/11/2016
Now playing Next Economy EU warns eight countries on spending The EU has warned eight eurozone countries that their spending plans for next year risk breaking the bloc’s spending rules. 16/11/2016
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone unemployment eases to 10 percent Unemployment in the eurozone remains high but eased in September to the lowest level in five years at 10 percent of the workforce. 03/11/2016
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone business activity improves in October Business activity in the eurozone expanded in October at the fastest pace so far this year with Germany again the star. 24/10/2016
Now playing Next Economy Greek unions protest against labour reforms Thousands of Greek workers protest at further labour reforms as government launches fresh talks with lenders 18/10/2016
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation rises in September Eurozone inflation got a caffeine and nicotine fuelled boost in September as people paid more in restaurants and cafes. Cigarette prices also rose. 17/10/2016