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German private sector growth eases slightly in June and French business activity slows as strikes add to demand woes, according to the latest purchasing manager data. David Pollard reports.
German and French business morale are back on the rise. It's the latest in a string of positive data from the euro zone. But as Hayley Platt reports there are still problems ahead for some.
German annual inflation slows unexpectedly, adding to the pressure for more policy easing from the ECB. And, as Laura Frykberg reports, economic sentiment in the euro zone has slipped to its gloomiest level since March.
German industrial output plunged in December at the steepest rate in 16 months and exports unexpectedly dropped, in a sign that Europe's largest economy ended 2015 on a weak footing. David Pollard reports
Germany is again a focus of concern over the euro zone economy as export and output data decline unexpectedly. And, as David Pollard reports, there are more questions over how effective a much hoped-for ECB programme of bond-buying or QE, might actually be.
Business activity in the euro zone last month was not as robust as first thought, a survey shows, adding to signs the bloc's recovery remains on track but is struggling to gain momentum. Laura Frykberg reports.
Stable euro zone private business activity was supported by surprisingly strong growth in France during August, surveys show. But, as David Pollard reports, factories could face a tougher September as new order growth stumbled.