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Eurozone GDP growth slows in Q2, French economy stalls

The eurozone's economic growth slowed between April and June. It was 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter, half of the 0.6 percent growth recorded in the first three months of 2016.

Economy

UK heading for recession post-Brexit, finance minister promises response

UK finance minister Philip Hammond has promised a 'reset' of government policy if Britain's economic weakness continues after business surveys showed a fall in orders and confidence.

Economy

Hungary resists foreign workers amid labour shortages

Hungary - despite having a labour shortage and one of the lowest birth rates in Europe - is resisting foreigners working there, but that might be changing.

Economy

International Monetary Fund sees feeble growth for Italian economy

The International Monetary Fund predicts GDP growth for Italy of less than one percent this year and only slightly more in 2017, with Brexit and debt-laden banks the biggest factors.

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Economy

EU warns Spain, Portugal over spending

EU finance ministers say Spain and Portugal have broken the bloc’s budget rules and have not done enough to reduce their deficits.

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Eurozone finance ministers mull sanctions for Spain, Portugal

Eurozone finance minister met on Money to discuss whether Spain and Portugal should face sanctions for breaching EU spending rules.

Economy

French economic growth 0.2% in Q2

France's economy grew by 0.2 percent between April and June from the previous three months according to the latest estimate from the country's central bank.

Economy

Brexit sparks London commercial property panic

London's commercial property market has been shaken up by the Brexit vote with property funds having to be frozen to stop investors taking all their money out.

Economy

EU seeks to sanction Spain, Portugal over spending

Spain and Portugal could faces fines for breaching EU spending rules after the European Commission opened a sanctions procedure on Thursday over both countries failure to tackle their budget…

Economy

New 50 euro banknote to fight forgery, reaffirm ECB's commitment to cash

The European Central Bank has unveiled the design and high-tech security features for the 50 euro banknote - the most widely counterfeited bill - before it goes into circulation next April.

Russia

EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

The European Council has extended economic sanctions targeting specific sections of the Russian economy for a further six months.

Business Series

Saddled with 1.3 billion euros of debt, Greek retailer Marinopoulos gets bankruptcy protection

Greece's biggest supermarket chain, Marinopoulos, has gained protection from its creditors from an Athens court while it restructures. It has debts of 1.3 billion euros, half to banks and half to supp

Economy

George Soros says Brexit can lead to positives for Europe

George Soros has told the European Parliament that Britain's vote to leave the European Union was a "great shock" but "the tragedy no longer looks like a fait accompli".

Economy

Britain faces higher taxes and spending cuts after Brexit vote - finance minister

The price of Britain leaving the European Union will be higher taxes and government spending cuts according to UK finance minister George Osborne.

Economy

City and pound slide as Osborne fails to slay Brexit dragon

So much for the British finance minister’s calming words.

Economy

British finance minister breaks Brexit silence and markets shrug

British Finance Minister George Osborne looked nervous and less assured on Monday morning when he broke his post-Brexit silence to calm the markets.

Economy

Wall Street drops sharply after Brexit

U.S. stocks have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones industrial average dropping as much as 538 points, as Britain's vote to quit the European Union sent a shock wave through global financial markets.

United Kingdom

Lagarde says IMF stands ready to moderate Brexit effects

With the financial and stock markets in turmoil steady hands are needed on the levers of international finance and the International Monetary Fund’s director Christine Lagarde was quick to reassure th

France

Brexit: the view from Paris

France has always made clear its view that Britain should remain inside Europe.

Economy

Pound bounces back against dollar as Brexit fears recede

The pound has climbed to a seven-week high against the dollar as the 'Bremain' bounce continues as fears of a Brexit recede.