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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.

Economy

UK consumers says 'Brexit vote - so what?'

A new survey finds British consumers were at their most confident in five years in September, though not in London which mostly voted against Brexit.

Economy

Bank of Japan changes stimulus policy, denies it's running out of options

The Bank of Japan is changing tack as it tries to get the economy growing again with an increased emphasis on the amount of interest paid to investors who buy government bonds.

Economy

German businesses concerned by global economic weakness

German business morale fell in January to its lowest level since February 2015. The Ifo economic institute says its business climate index dipped

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Economy

Japanese consumers still not spending enough

Consumer spending in Japan unexpectedly fell in July, threatening the country’s gradual recovery. The development puts more pressure on policymakers

United Kingdom

Manufacturing figures for the UK fall ahead of election

Britain’s economic growth, at the heart of political campaigning for next weeks poll, has slowed in the manufacturing sector. That’s according to

Venezuela

Queues outside Venezuelan supermarkets amid shortages

Restrictions on food shopping in Venezuela, with shortages reported across the country

My Europe Series

New EU food labelling rules

EU moves to help consumers be sure about the food they buy come under scrutiny in this edition of Utalk. The question is from Ivan in Sofia

My Europe Series

Choose carefully - the safety and quality of toys and games

Consumer rights relating to the safety and quality of toys is the subject of this Utalk. The question is from Paul in Marseille: “As Christmas

My Europe Series

Another option for European debt recovery

My Europe Series

Package holiday? No, a dynamic package!

Business Series

Carrefour's hyper struggle continues

My Europe Series

Empowering e-consumers

My Europe Series

What's on my plate? EU food labelling rules