Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:42 AM
The eurozone economy last year expanded at its fastest pace since 2022 despite higher U.S. tariffs, and seems set for continued modest growth.
Ireland’s GDP was 12.6% higher on year, the fastest expansion since 2021, even as Trump raised tariffs on imports from Europe and urged businesses to bring their production to the U.S.
Sales fell more than expected in December, as the rebound in household spending that is expected to help the economy in 2026 remains fragile.
Eurozone banks tightened their conditions for loans to businesses in the last quarter of last year, an unexpected development lenders expect will continue in the early months of 2026.
Eurozone government bond yields rose, tracking Treasury yields, ahead of key data including GDP and inflation.
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