A lower momentum for the Euro Area during the second quarter
GDP growth for the Euro Area was confirmed at 0.3% (flat) for the second quarter of this year (2.2% at annual rate). The table below shows growth figures for different…
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Landmarks on Euro area growth in the first quarter
Growth figures in the Euro Area have been pretty good during the first quarter. The trend has dramatically accelerated in Spain, France is out of a long period of very…
Four Graphs on the Euro Area Growth Momentum
Euro Area GDP was almost stable during the second quarter (+0.2% at annual rate) after a slight increase of 0.8% during the first three months of this year. Compared to…
Euro Area – PMI Survey – The momentum is weaker and the horizon more foggy
The manufacturing index of the PMI/Markit survey is losing steam. Its peak was seen at the beginning of this year. This lack of momentum can also be perceived in the…
GDP Dynamics in the Euro Area
Usually a nice chart gives a lot of information. This succession of 9 charts is targeted to give you a very simple but persuasive view on the economic dynamics in…