Germany's current-account surplus is partly to blame for eurozone stagnation

With Germany unwilling to spend, it is up to ECB president Mario Draghi to devalue the currency for a much-needed boost.

While the rest of the world recovers from the great recession of 2008-2009, Europe is stagnating. Eurozone growth is expected to be 1.7% next year. What can be done about it?...

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Eurozone is weak and risks falling into deflation, IMF report warns

Euro area should repair bank balance sheets, step up reforms to boost jobs and the ECB should get ready for quantitative easing.

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France urges bigger euro role in international trade

PARIS: The euro zone must work to bolster the role of the euro in international business transactions, France's finance minister said on Wednesday.
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Eurozone manufacturing growth eases slightly

Fears mount that Eurozone recovery is losing momentum as contraction in activity deepens in France

A disappointing PMI survey for the Eurozone’s manufacturing sector is raising concerns that the euro zone recovery is losing momentum. Photographer: Ty Wright/Bloomberg

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