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Are eurozone bond markets warning of a recession as growth slows?

Eurostat's cycle clock, which tracks the economy's phases, flags a sharp slowdown in the eurozone. Bond markets highlight French fiscal stress, sticky inflation and ECB hikes. But that could shift soon.

Are eurozone bond markets warning of a recession as growth slows?

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Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war

The government lifted its full-year growth projection to 1.3%, up from its April forecast of just 0.5%, as the German economy proved more resilient than expected.

Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war

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2027 budget reaches parliament with PS backing assured

On Thursday the government submitted to parliament the draft 2027 state budget, forecasting 2% growth and a surplus between 0.1% and 0.2% of GDP. Its approval is assured by the Socialist Party, which has said it will abstain in the overall…

2027 budget reaches parliament with PS backing assured

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Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany

Italy, Spain, France and the UK are projected to see declines in real wages between the first quarters of 2026 and 2027, while Germany is expected to record growth. Euronews Business looks at what is driving the divide.

Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany

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Mercedes global sales fall 6% as electric car sales hit record high

Mercedes-Benz shares fell after the German carmaker reported a 6% fall in global sales, driven by weakness in China. Sales outside China edged higher, supported by growth in Europe and North America.

Mercedes global sales fall 6% as electric car sales hit record high

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Italy lets diesel tax cut expire as Europe tackles fuel costs

The Meloni government has neither renewed the diesel tax cut nor launched the replacement scheme it had promised. EU leaders meet on 15–16 October, while European governments pursue different measures to ease fuel costs.

Italy lets diesel tax cut expire as Europe tackles fuel costs

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'Potemkin budget’: French government slams Marine Le Pen’s plans

"You're dreaming in colour", "a Potemkin budget, flimsy as cardboard", "purely incantatory, utterly unenforceable": the government torpedoes the counter-budget put forward by National Rally leader Marine Le Pen.

'Potemkin budget’: French government slams Marine Le Pen’s plans

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UBS only European bank in top 10 of AI adoption as JPMorgan Chase leads

UBS is now the only European lender among the top 10 banks judged most advanced in adopting artificial intelligence, after HSBC dropped out of the top tier of the Evident AI Index, while JPMorgan Chase widened its lead and North American…

UBS only European bank in top 10 of AI adoption as JPMorgan Chase leads
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