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Euro zone business activity expanded at its weakest rate since the start of 2015 this month as growth paths diverged. But on the plus side, there was an unexpected surge from France. David Pollard reports.
Consumer inflation in China slowed more than forecasted pressuring the central bank to curb further deflationary risks. Meg Teckman reports.
German manufacturers return to growth but France and Italy's weaken further - while the euro sinks on a warning from Mario Draghi that the ECB faces an uphill struggle. Ciara Lee reports.
Brent crude oil has fallen almost $2 a barrel hitting a new five-year low. As Sonia Legg reports the slump followed predictions that oversupply will keep building until next year after OPEC decided not to cut output.
The EU has hit Apple with a 1.8-billion-euro fine ($1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's laws by preventing music streaming services from informing users about subscription options outside of its App Store. "Apple did so by restricting app developers' ability to inform users of Apple devices about alternative cheaper options to purchase music available on the internet outside of the Apple ecosystem," commission vice-president Margrethe Vestager says in a statement. SOUNDBITE