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Celebrating 25 years of the euro: a retrospective and future outlook

In partnership with The European Commission

To commemorate 25 years of the single currency in Europe, we ask students, workers and a former president of the European Central Bank for their perspectives on the past, present and future of the euro and the eurozone.

Economy

Global economy heading towards lowest half-decade growth in 30 years

World Bank predicts the global economy will slow for a third consecutive year in 2024.

Economy

Hopes rise for eurozone economy, but sales growth lags behind

Positive surge in eurozone economic sentiment and employment expectations indicator contrasts with a less pronounced increase in sales. Euronews Business breaks down the latest figures

Europe News

Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in December according to Eurostat

The half percentage point rise on the November figure (2.4%) appeared driven by an abatement in falling energy prices

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Economy

Euro area inflation rises less than expected in December

Eurozone inflation in December rose by 2.9% year-on-year, less than the 3% expected, ending a seven-month decline streak. Monthly, the inflation rate increased by 0.2%. Core inflation, excluding energy and food, hit 3.4%. November's PPI fell by 0.3%, with a significant yearly drop of 8.8%.

Economy

Continued contraction in eurozone services and manufacturing

December marks the seventh month of contraction for services and manufacturing in the eurozone, with the rate of decline picking up since November.

Economy

Boost for eurozone as economic sentiment hits 10-month high

While most analysts feel optimistic about the euro area's economic situation for the next six months, many remain concerned about its current state.

Economy

Inflation, weak demand and falling employment weigh on the eurozone

The eurozone economy continued its decline for a sixth consecutive month. Euronews Business looks at why and breaks down the latest figures.

Economy

Small wins for eurozone manufacturing sector as downturn eases

The downturn in manufacturing activity softened slightly in November and business confidence is at a three-month high. Experts nonetheless say a recovery is far-off.

Economy

Euroviews. In a recession, out of one, on the brink? Here’s where Europe stands

While the timing of the recession is difficult to predict, one thing that is for sure is that the downside potential to future economic growth of Europe is real, Osama Rizvi writes.

Economy

Lower inflation and wage growth in 2024? Here's S&P Global's outlook

Euronews Business spoke to chief EMEA economist, Sylvain Broyer, at S&P Global about the eurozone economic outlook for 2024.

Economy

Euro area inflation slowdown brings ECB's 2% target back into focus

Inflation in the euro area has taken a significant dip, reaching its lowest level in over two years. Euronews Business breaks down the latest figures.

Economy

France prices fall in November as inflation eases in the energy sector

French inflation numbers for November came in lower than expected following a slower rise in energy and service sector prices.

Economy

Good news for the global economy in 2024? Here's the OECD's forecast

Euronews Business take a look at what the OECD projects in its latest analysis of the major global trends and prospects for the next two years.

Economy

Italy's recovery fund in focus and the quest to meet EU targets

Italy's recovery fund is in focus as it works towards meeting EU targets. Euronews Business looks at the challenges ahead for the country as it faces uncertainties but also opportunities and potential for growth.

Economy

Here's why EU imports and exports are seeing a downturn

Euronews Business takes a look at some of the reasons why EU imports and exports have been decreasing.

Europe News

Brussels cuts EU growth forecast again to just 0.6% this year

Europe's economy will grow less than originally predicted, according to the European Commission's latest forecast.

Business

Is economic pessimism in Germany finally improving?

German investors are more hopeful than expected as analysts predict a continued decline in inflation.

Economy

Euro area employment rises as GDP shrinks

EU and euro area figures for gross domestic product (GDP) and employment remain relatively stable for 2023’s third quarter compared to the previous three months, according to data from Eurostat.

Economy

ECB: Eurozone inflation could rebound in next months

Inflation could pick up temporarily while eurozone economic growth will remain weak in the near term, said European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos.