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Spain's economic growth continues apace

Spain's economy continues to be one of the fastest-expanding in Europe as GDP rose for the 14th quarter. GDP was up 0.8 percent.

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Britain's economic growth slows sharply

The UK's economic growth slowed between January and March as inflation pulled ahead of earnings hitting Britons' purchasing power.

Economy

Retail sales slump bodes ill for UK economy

British retail sales posted their biggest quarterly fall in seven years in Q1 2017, as rising prices since the Brexit vote pressured consumers.

Economy

IMF and World Bank: Trump trade face-off

The heads of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are upbeat on working successfully with the Trump administration.

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IMF raises growth predictions, frets about protectionism

The International Monetary Fund has raised its global growth forecast for 2017 but warned protectionist policies could undermine the modest recovery.

Economy

IMF's Lagarde upbeat on growth, worried about protectionism risks

The International Monetary Fund's Christine Lagarde says the global economic recovery is gaining momentum but could be cut off by protectionism.

Real Economy

Nine EU states could still adopt the euro. But why would they?

Euronews examines whether the benefits of Economic and Monetary Union have been overlooked since the eurozone crisis began.

Economy

America's economy roars with fastest job creation in over two years

More positive news for the US economy with March proving to be a bumper month for jobs.

Economy

Europeans shop till they drop in February

February was a good month for fashion as Europeans bought clothers by the bundle boosting the overall retail sales figures beyond expectations.

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British economy grows as consumers splash the cash

British economy grows thanks to shoppers

Economy

Eurozone inflation slows thanks to falling oil and food prices

Falling Food and oil prices keep eurozone inflation down

Economy

US posts economic growth of 2.1 percent

US economic growth revised up

Economy

Federal Reserve raises benchmark interest rate to 1.0 percent

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the second time in three months, a move spurred by steady economic growth and strong job gains.

Real Economy

Navigating Europe's choppy economic waters: forecasts and uncertainty

For the first time in almost a decade, all of Europe’s economies are set to grow.

Economy

UK shopping slowdown signals weaker growth

British Retail Consortium sees drop in non-food sales as Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development frets about Brexit uncertainty.

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North Korean mobilisation rally

North Korean authorities gathered more than 50,000 people together on Monday in a show of support for the country’s latest mobilisation campaign.

China

China cuts its growth target to 6.5% for 2017

China has cut its growth target this year.

Economy

Italian economy sluggish for 2016 but showing signs of improving

Italy's economy grew by just 0.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 and 1.0 percent year-on-year national statistics institute ISTAT says.

Economy

Eurozone inflation at four-year high of 2% increases pressure on ECB

Eurozone inflation surged to its highest in four years in February which will put the European Central Bank under pressure to scale back stimulus.

Economy

Eurozone factory growth hits six-year high in February, France lags

Eurozone manufacturing growth accelerated to a six-year high in February, a fall in the value of the euro helped drive up exports and optimism rose.