Euro zone economic growth slows as France and Italy stall
Quarterly rate of growth halved from January-March’s 0.6% expansion, says Eurostat
New UK finance minister pledges to restore confidence after Brexit
Philip Hammond has reputation as safe pair of hands after holding a number of portfolios
Euro zone inflation unexpectedly slows in November
Single currency weakens against the dollar, indicating renewed bets on easing
UK February borrowing data makes deficit goal a tough ask
Underlying improvement in February may not be enough to meet more ambitious borrowing target
German investor sentiment unexpectedly drops in January
Slightly lower expectations for private consumption drags monthly survey lower
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