euro zone

New ECB Chief Urges Domestic Demand Push
Turnarounds

New ECB Chief Urges Domestic Demand Push

While “all advanced economies are facing a growth challenge, the euro area has been slower to embrace innovation," Christine Lagarde says.
By Matthew Heller | November 25, 2019
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IMF Sees Global Economic Upswing
Trade Finance

IMF Sees Global Economic Upswing

However, its projection for economic growth in the United States this year remains modest, at 2.2%.
By Vincent Ryan | October 10, 2017
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Vive la France!
The Economy

Vive la France!

How much do you know about one of the euro zone's leading economies?
By CFO Staff | July 16, 2015
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IMF Trims 2015 World Growth Forecast
The Economy

IMF Trims 2015 World Growth Forecast

The IMF forecasts lower annual global growth in 2015 largely due to the impact of weaker first-quarter growth in advanced economies.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 9, 2015
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The High Cost of Falling Prices
The Economy

The High Cost of Falling Prices

Low or negative inflation is spreading around the world. That is more of a worry than it sounds.
By Economist Staff | February 23, 2015
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Risks to Outlook ‘Tilted to the Downside’: World Bank
The Economy

Risks to Outlook ‘Tilted to the Downside’: World Bank

Once again, the World Bank chops some basis points off global economic growth projections, describing the euro zone and Japan as "sputtering."
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 14, 2015
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ECB Balks at Immediate Stimulus for Sluggish Euro Zone
The Economy

ECB Balks at Immediate Stimulus for Sluggish Euro Zone

The European Central Bank cut growth and inflation forecasts for 2015 and 2016, saying it would reassess the need for policy measures early next year.
By Matthew Heller | December 4, 2014
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Germany Rebounds in Q3 But France and Italy Wobble
The Economy

Germany Rebounds in Q3 But France and Italy Wobble

Despite the robust growth shown by Europe's largest economy last quarter, the euro zone remains plagued by anemic demand .
By Iris Dorbian | October 6, 2014
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The Price Is a Blight
Strategy

The Price Is a Blight

The rich world, and especially the euro zone, risks harmfully low inflation.
By Economist Staff | November 12, 2013
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