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Eurozone prices and jobless data better, but still not good enough

Prices in the eurozone were unchanged in October compared to the same period last year, according to an initial estimate by Eurostat. In September

Real Economy

Turning point: Europe's return to growth

This week the Real Economy takes a look at the European Growth Story – is it reliable? And is it back for good? Those questions and more as well as

Economy

France backs Greek efforts to renegotiate bailout

French President François Hollande rounded off a two-day visit to Athens by backing Greece’s request to begin bailout negotiations with its

Economy

Business activity grows in eurozone but low prices disappoint

Stronger business activity in France and Germany boosted figures for the eurozone in October – but there was no sign of healthy price increases

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Economy

ECB hints it may expand stimulus programme

The European Central Bank meeting in Malta has hinted that it may expand its stimulus programme in December, while its chief has called on

Economy

Ireland latest eurozone country to ditch one and two cent coins

Ireland has become the latest eurozone country to phase out one and two-cent coins from circulation. It joins six other European nations to move away

Economy

More deflation fears as eurozone industrial producer prices fall

There’s evidence of more deflationary pressure in the eurozone. Industrial producer prices in August recorded their steepest decline since January

Economy

Eurozone manufacturing growth slows up in September

Manufacturing growth in the eurozone weakened slightly in September as new orders and output slowed up, according to a survey. This happened even

Economy

Eurozone inflation turns negative again

Inflation in the eurozone turned negative again in September due to falling oil prices, raising pressure on the European Central Bank to take more

Business Series

Uncertainty over QE perturbs global markets

Global markets endured turbulent times last week amid uncertainty about monetary easing policies in the eurozone and Japan. ECB chief Mario Draghi

Economy

What now for Greece? Voters react to Syriza's storming election victory

The morning after Syriza’s storming election victory, there was mixed reaction on the streets of Athens to what Greek newspapers say is a second

Economy

Greek election: voters remain divided over Tsipras 'credibility'

It was all smiles at Syriza headquarters in Athens as Sunday’s election results became clear. Although Tsipras’s critics claim his handling of the

Economy

Tsipras returns as PM in decisive Greek election

Alexis Tsipras and his leftist Syriza parts have been voted back into power after a surprisingly decisive Greek election – the country’s fifth in six

Business Line

Business Line: interest rates, the key to life

It’s been all about the central banks interest rates over the last few weeks. Some have been cut, some raised, others – not changed at all. Why are

Economy

Eurozone housing market 'turns corner', says ECB

The housing market in the eurozone is improving and has “turned a corner”, according to a study published on Tuesday by the European Central Bank

Economy

Eurozone industry figures beat forecasts

Industrial production in the eurozone was stronger than expected in July, according to figures published by Eurostat. Thanks to a rise in the volume

Economy

Growth in eurozone economy revised upwards

Growth in the eurozone was higher than expected in the second quarter, mainly boosted by activity in Italy and Greece. The single currency’s economy

Economy

Eurozone business activity quickens growth

The news business activity in the Eurozone grew at its fastest pace in four years bolstered the market on Thursday. August saw Italy score its best

Economy

Eurozone surprises with fall in unemployment

A sharp decline in Italy has helped the Eurozone’s unemployment figures fall to their lowest level in more than three years. The unexpected fall

Economy

Eurozone inflation unchanged in August

Inflation in the Eurozone in August was stable at the same level year-on-year as the previous month, defying forecasts of a slowdown. Much cheaper