Tag: "eurozone"
Euro zone prices fall more than expected in December, likely to trigger ECB action

Euro zone prices fall more than expected in December, likely to trigger ECB action

Economy 21:30 07/01/2015

Eurostat said inflation in the 18 countries using the euro in December was -0.2 percent year-on-year, down from 0.3 percent year-on-year in November.

Eurozone deficits improve but debt mounts: data

Eurozone deficits improve but debt mounts: data

Economy 20:00 23/04/2014

The average eurozone government deficit -- the shortfall between revenue and spending -- came in at 3.0 percent of output last year.

Eurozone recovery accelerates with 0.3% growth in fourth quarter

Eurozone recovery accelerates with 0.3% growth in fourth quarter

Economy 22:30 05/03/2014

In its final figures for October to December growth, Eurostat confirmed the return to growth thanks to an increase in investment.

Deflation, strong euro force ECB's hand on rates

Deflation, strong euro force ECB's hand on rates

Economy 21:42 07/11/2013

While speculation of a possible rate cut had surged after eurozone inflation slowed unexpectedly to a four-year low of 0.7 percent last month, most ECB watchers had thought the bank would keep its gunpowder dry for the time being

Eurozone escapes recession, debt crisis clouds outlook

Eurozone escapes recession, debt crisis clouds outlook

Economy 20:00 14/08/2013

The European Commission was quick to warn that tough structural reforms, including unpopular austerity policies, must be pursued without let-up if the recovery is to last.we

Merkel offers controlled glimpses of private life

Merkel offers controlled glimpses of private life

Economy 23:00 15/05/2013

Amid the eurozone debt troubles, Merkel has been vilified abroad and portrayed with a Hitler moustache for pushing austerity, and applauded at home for her prudent crisis management.

G7 smoothes divisions, agrees on currency policy

G7 smoothes divisions, agrees on currency policy

Economy 10:00 12/05/2013

The G7 has vowed not to intentionally set out to weaken currencies, after the yen on Friday hit its lowest point against the dollar in more than four years

Cyprus to do 'whatever it takes' to revive economy

Cyprus to do 'whatever it takes' to revive economy

Economy 21:00 03/04/2013

The new finance minister of cash-strapped Cyprus has vowed to do "whatever it takes" to sort out the EU country's teetering finances and put the economy back on track for growth

UK banks told to fill £25 bn capital black hole

UK banks told to fill £25 bn capital black hole

Economy 22:30 27/03/2013

Major British banks must reinforce their capital by £25 billion ($38.8 billion, 29.5 billion euros) by the end of 2013 after underestimating the potential losses and fines they face over the next three years