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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 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
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.
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.