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Now playing Next Economy Slower-than-expected inflation decline in France and Spain hits bonds Inflation rates in France and Spain ease less than expected in February, nudging government bond yields higher as markets anticipate a bumpier road ahead to reach the ECB's 2% target. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Swiss economy sees modest growth, buoyed by services The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.5%, while increased travel helped to push up the transport and communication sector by 0.4%. 29/02/2024
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Now playing Next Markets Markets week ahead: All eyes on eurozone inflation Major economies are releasing their manufacturing PMI and CPI data for February this week, as they continue to grapple with inflation. 26/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone services rebound as manufacturing continues to contract The economic fortunes of the Eurozone's two titans diverge: Germany faces challenges and continues to be under pressure, while France demonstrates signs of recovery. 22/02/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Euro area to struggle with 'subdued' activity in short term: Lagarde The head of the European Central Bank noted that, while economic activity will still be sluggish in the near future, data suggests things will pick up later on in 2024. 15/02/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Eurozone avoids recession but remains stagnant as Germany struggles The bloc sharing the euro has seen its economy practically motionless in the last year as it continues to stagnate. 14/02/2024