Europe

Economic Indicators

Brexit, Italy, trade: Risks piling up for Europe’s economy

With interest rates at record lows, a downturn could make it hard to stimulate the economy

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |November 16, 2018

4 min read

Economic Indicators

Britain, EU reach draft Brexit agreement

Theresa May will try to win approval for the deal from her divided Cabinet

By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press |November 13, 2018

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Eurozone inflation near 6-year high as oil price spikes

The European Central bank isn't expected to pick up the pace of rate hikes

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |October 31, 2018

2 min read

Economic Indicators

EU quarterly growth slows to weakest level in 4 years

Eurozone economy expanded by 0.2% in Q3

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |October 30, 2018

3 min read

Country of the month: Germany

Germany is the European Union’s economic powerhouse. The country has had 16 consecutive quarters of GDP growth—its longest upswing since 1991—and is enjoying its lowest unemployment rate since reunification in 1990. Germany’s solid growth has continued this year despite political challenges to Chancellor Angela Merkel’s leadership, with more jobs and higher wages driving consumer spending. […]

By Sharon Ho |September 21, 2018

5 min read

Europe

Brexit, Italy, trade: Risks piling up for Europe’s economy

Britain, EU reach draft Brexit agreement

Eurozone inflation near 6-year high as oil price spikes

EU quarterly growth slows to weakest level in 4 years

ECB on track to wrap stimulus by December

Why ECB stimulus is on track to end this year

Stalling trade growth a headwind for Eurozone economy

Brexit entering ‘toughest’ phase, says Britain’s May

Country of the month: Germany

Brexit deal with EU ‘doable’ in two months: UK Treasury chief