EU Economy
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The French economy's Macron bubble is bursting
Cheap debt and a luxury boom have flattered the French economy. That streak of luck is running out.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Eurozone inflation hits 10.7% in October
News Inflation across the eurozone hit 10.7% in October. What does it mean for your money?
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Why complacent Germany needs to get a grip
Briefings The gas-supply crisis is merely the most conspicuous sign of the complacency and drift besetting Europe’s largest economy. Germany’s national business model needs an overhaul.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The wolf returns to the eurozone’s door
Editor's letter The eurozone’s intrinsic flaws have been exposed again as investors’ fears about Italy’s ability to pay its debt sends bond yields soaring.
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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Eurozone economy heads for paralysis
News Record high energy prices, the threat of recession in Germany and squabbling in Italy's government has left the eurozone fighting fires on all fronts.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Is the eurozone heading for another crisis?
Analysis The eurozone avoided breakup when Greece couldn’t repay its debts after the 2008 financial crisis. Now it’s in trouble again, says John Stepek. And this time the focus is on Italy – a much bigger economy than Greece.
By John Stepek Published
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A new headache for the ECB
News Italy, the eurozone’s third-largest economy, has debt of €2.759trn – almost 150% of GDP. A crisis there would pose an existential risk to the euro.
By Alex Rankine Published
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ECB set to raise interest rates as stagflation beckons
News With inflation at 8.1% and economic growth at just 0.3%, the eurozone is on the brink of stagflation. To combat it the European Central Bank is to stop buying bonds immediately and could raise interest rates next month.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Allianz's $6bn scandal exposes Germany's cosy corruption
Analysis Allianz’s $6bn scandal is just the latest example of wrongdoing by a major German company.
By Matthew Lynn Last updated
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