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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said that the global economy had remained 'surprisingly resilient' despite the Middle East energy shock and continuing geopolitical uncertainty, but warned that tighter financial conditions and higher long-term interest rates were adding to the downside risks to growth.

Tighter financial conditions creating downside risks to EU growth, says Lagarde

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago4 mins

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said that the global economy had remained ‘surprisingly resilient’ despite the Middle East energy…

New analysis from the International Monetary Fund suggests that Europe can improve productivity growth by addressing barriers that prevent companies from expanding across the region.

Europe needs to ‘scale up’ to regain productivity advantage, says IMF

6 months ago6 months ago3 mins

New analysis from the International Monetary Fund suggests that Europe can improve productivity growth by addressing barriers that prevent companies…

Businesses in the euro area reported a further tightening in bank financing conditions in the third quarter of 2026, while inflation expectations increased substantially, new data from the European Central Bank has found.

IMF estimates 1.3% GDP growth for euro area in 2026

10 months ago10 months ago3 mins

The International Monetary Fund has published the latest edition of its World Economic Outlook Update, in which it forecasts a…