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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 growth accelerated in the second quarter, but by less than expected, while France's economy came to a standstill, amid concerns about China. Kirsty Basset 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.
China's services sector cools in July, but euro zone service activity is led higher by Germany, if slightly - and still with little sign of any major Brexit impact. Laura Frykberg reports.