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Poor retail sales data highlight euro zone's consumption slump

Euro zone retail sales unexpectedly dipped in January, adding to signs that a long-predicted consumption-led recovery is not yet on the horizon, fresh data from Eurostat showed on Thursday. Retail sales in the 20 nations sharing the euro currency dipped by …

Goldman Sachs raises 2025 economic growth forecast for Germany, Euro area

(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs raised its economic growth forecast for Germany this year, citing the prospect of increased military and infrastructure spending, and also upgraded the growth estimate for the broader Euro area. For Germany, Goldman now expects a …

Eurozone 2024 economic growth slightly higher than expected

The eurozone economy grew more strongly than previously estimated last year. According to Eurostat's third estimate published on Friday, gross domestic product rose by 0.9 percent in 2024.  In an earlier estimate, Eurostat reported that the eurozone …

ECB blames ‘high uncertainty’ as it cuts eurozone growth estimate

The European Central Bank lowered its eurozone growth forecast for the fourth consecutive quarter on Thursday, as weak consumption, global trade tensions, and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on the bloc’s anaemic economy. The ECB said that it …

Eurozone Q4 GDP growth revised higher again

Gross domestic product from across the single-currency region expanded by 0.2% over the final three months of 2024, slowing from the 0.4% growth registered in the third quarter but ahead of the 0.1% expansion first reported last month. That was the second …

Eurozone GDP Growth Revised Up To 0.2%

The euro area economy grew in the fourth quarter at a faster than initially estimated pace, driven by consumption and investment. Eurozone economic growth for the fourth quarter was revised up to 0.2 percent from 0.1 percent, Eurostat reported. Nonetheless …

The annual GDP of the eurozone increased by 1.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024%

AK&M 07 March 2025 19:14 The eurozone's GDP in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to final data, increased by 1.2% compared to the same period in 2023. This is stated in the message from Eurostat. Compared to the third quarter of 2024 The …

Eurozone economy grows marginally, boosted by household consumption

The eurozone economy saw a slight rise in the last quarter of 2024, although major economies such as France and Germany continued to lag. The eurozone economy grew 0.2% on a quarterly basis in the final three months of 2024, according to Eurostat’s third …

Eurozone 2024 economic growth revised up to 0.9%

BRUSSELS, Belgium – The eurozone economy grew by 0.9 percent in 2024, revised data showed Friday, higher than a previous estimate of 0.7 percent. The EU’s official statistics agency also revised growth for the fourth quarter of 2024 for the second time to …

Eurozone Retail Sales Fall Unexpectedly

Eurozone retail sales declined unexpectedly in January on non-food and auto fuel sales, official data showed on Thursday. Retail sales registered a monthly drop of 0.3 percent, confounding expectations for an increase of 0.1 percent. Eurostat revised up …

Yet MORE rate cuts can't calm 'risky' eurozone, warns ECB boss Lagarde

By HUGO DUNCAN Updated: 17:00 EDT, 6 March 2025 Christine Lagarde yesterday warned ‘risks are all over the place’ as a sixth interest rate cut in the eurozone failed to quell the storm raging on bond markets. As investors grappled with a changing world …

Eurozone retail sales continue to struggle

According to first estimates from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office, the volume of retail trade fell 0.3% in January month-on month. That was down on December’s print, of 0%, and below consensus for a 0.1% uptick. In the wider bloc, retail …

Construction buyers report sharp contractions in activity in both Eurozone and UK

The first two of four new Jaso J390 low top tower cranes being erected in Cardiff, Wales, by Falcon Tower Crane Services. Photo: Falcon Tower Cranes Construction buyers have reported sharp declines in activity in both the Eurozone and the UK in February. …

Eurozone construction sector contracts sharply - PMI

February's HCOB Eurozone construction PMI total activity index came in at 42.7, down sharply on January’s 45.4 and the steepest drop in output for three months. A reading above the neutral 50.0 benchmark suggests growth, while one below it indicates …

ECB cuts medium-term eurozone growth outlook

The eurozone economy has displayed increasing signs of weakness

Eurozone producer price inflation jumps to 22-month high

The producer price index for the single-currency region rose by 0.8% over the month, marking the fourth straight month of industrial price increases. This was above the 0.5% growth seen in December and the consensus forecast of 0.5%. The more closely …

Euro Continues Gains Supported By Rising Eurozone Bond Yields And Positivity Surrounding Increased Defense Spending

(MENAFN- Investor Ideas) Investorideas, rated as a top 100 investment website for investing ideas, issues market commentary Samer Hasn, Senior Market Analyst at XS The euro continues its gains for the fourth day against the US dollar, rising by 0.2% and …

‘Game changer’: German spending plans lift bond market’s growth forecasts

The dramatic rise in Germany’s financing costs this week is far from a rejection of Friedrich Merz’s fiscal bazooka, investors say, with many believing the chancellor-in-waiting’s spending plan can boost growth without stretching Berlin’s finances beyond a …

FLEOA Supports Honorary Secret Service Member, DJ Daniels

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump appeared at the United States Capitol for a joint Congressional address to lay out his vision for our country and to tell the stories of …

Georgetown University's Hoyalytics Data Science Students to Tackle Real-World Data Analytics at Newsmatics

The Internship Program Will Allow Students to Identify Trends and Make Data-Driven Recommendations WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Data science students at Georgetown University will soon have an exciting opportunity …

Republican and Democratic Lawmakers Call on Interior Secretary to Nix Barred Owl Kill Plan

19 lawmakers call on the Interior Department to prevent the killing of more than 450,000 barred owls WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Representatives Troy E. Nehls, R-Tex., and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D- …

Leading Against the Odds: Female CEO Swati Babel’s Resilient Journey in Global Finance

New on Fintech Industry Examiner: Swati Babel, a rare female CEO in global finance, shares her journey of resilience, diversity, and industry impact. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a compelling Fintech …

Christian Solidarity International Issues Genocide Warning for Syria

Human rights group sounds alarm after massacre of over 1,000 Alawite Muslim civilians by pro-government militias ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Christian Solidarity International has issued a Genocide Warning …

APTIA GROUP BRINGS HOME TWO 2025 SILVER STEVIE AWARDS

Aptia Group announces awards for the 2025 Stevie Awards for both Contact Center of the Year and Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aptia Insurance Services Group, a …

Trump Announces U.S. Crypto Reserve: Implications for UK Traders and the Global Market

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, March 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed plans for a national cryptocurrency reserve, a landmark move that could transform global crypto markets. The reserve, …

United Against Fentanyl Urges President Trump to Stop "Deadly Deliveries" by Ending Uninspected Shipments From China

With over three million packages arriving in the U.S. from China daily, CEO Paul Martin says, "These deadly deliveries must stop now." NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Against Fentanyl (UAF) …

Reputation Management Expert and Communications Strategist Danielle Leach Joins Purposeful Advisors as Senior Advisor

London-based strategist strengthens Purposeful’s global advisory network NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Purposeful Advisors, a strategic communications and public affairs firm specializing in reputation and …

Gov. Ron DeSantis, Border Czar Tom Homan, and Fmr DHS Sec. Chad Wolf at New College Socratic Stage for Immigration Talk

SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, President Donald J. Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan, and Former Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf will take the Socratic Stage at New …

Nebraska Lawmakers Consider LB486 to Standardize Home Care Reimbursement Rates

Caretech COO Testifies on the Urgent Need for Fair Compensation for Home Care Providers LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On February 27, 2025, Nebraska lawmakers convened to hear testimony on Legislative Bill 486 (LB486), …

Miami New Drama Announces World Premiere of Jonathan Spector's 'Birthright'

The First Play to Explore the Aftermath of October 7 | Directed by Teddy Bergman | April 3-27, 2025 | Colony Theatre, Miami Beach MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miami New Drama (Michel Hausmann, Artistic …

FDA Approves Expanded Use of Eculizumab (Soliris) for Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis, Bringing New Treatment Options for ...

New York, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) welcomes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the expanded indication of Alexion/AstraZeneca’s eculizumab (Soliris) for pediatric patients aged six …

Celebrating Leaders in Child Nutrition: CACFP Sponsors Making an Impact

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) is proud to highlight the inspiring work of three dedicated leaders in child nutrition: Deborah Gillison-Wilson of Georgia Nutritional …

Cahero Family Office Refuerza su Posición en España y las Principales Capitales Financieras Internacionales

MARBELLA, MáLAGA, SPAIN, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cahero Family Office continúa su crecimiento internacional con la inauguración de su sede en Marbella, España. Esta expansión estratégica sigue a la exitosa conclusión de Ly Cahero en …

Super Brothers Announces Ductless Mini Splits: The Future of Air Conditioning

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As temperatures continue to soar and the demand for efficient cooling solutions rises, homeowners and businesses alike are seeking innovative ways to maintain comfort while reducing …

Wyoming Enacts "Homeschool Freedom Act" as HSLDA Fights to Protect Homeschool Freedoms Nationwide

Purcellville, VA, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) alongside its partners celebrates a significant victory for homeschool freedom in Wyoming with the signing of House Bill 46, the "Homeschool Freedom …

New Poll Shows Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Building Ground-Based Backup to GPS

RESTON, Va., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNav, a leader in next-generation positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and 3D geolocation, released a new national Public Policy Polling survey which finds that, by a margin of ten-to-one, voters …

Rocket and Missile Market to Grow at 6.4% CAGR by 2029 - Technological Advancements & Growth Factors

Delray Beach, FL, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The rocket and missile market are projected to reach USD 85.22 billion by 2029, from USD 62.50 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 6.4%. In terms of volume, the market will likely grow from 138,808 units in …

Advanced Technology International Achieves Perfect Score in JSVA

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Technology International (ATI) earned a perfect score of 110 on the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA) from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) — securing Cybersecurity …