Euro zone recovery regaining pace despite record rise in prices
With the economy reopening, optimism improved across the board
Euro zone factories surged to record high in April
Factories have largely remained open during third wave of Covid infections
Tripling of China-Europe shipping costs threatens goods supply
Shortage of empty containers stemming from pandemic is disrupting global trade
Euro zone retail sales fall more than expected
Inflation was negative for the fifth consecutive month in December
European shares slip as jump in virus cases offsets vaccine hopes
AstraZeneca’s shares fall 3.8% as traders take into account its vaccine’s lower efficacy rate compared with rivals
Euro zone services activity slows as coronavirus threatens recovery
Economists fear bloc risks double-dip recession
Euro zone banks expect tighter credit standards for business and housing loans
ECB stimulus scheme is winding down, raising concerns that borrowing costs could rise
European industrial output invites scepticism on recovery
Eurostat reports 0.4% slump in June, leaving production down 0.3% for quarter
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