Euro-Area March Consumer Confidence Increases More Than Forecast

Euro-area consumer confidence increased more than economists forecast in March, adding to signs that the currency bloc’s recovery is gaining traction.

Euro Area Seen Improving While Trailing U.S.-China Growth

The euro-area economy will continue to lag behind its main competitors, the U.S. and China, this year and next as high levels of unemployment and debt hinder the currency bloc’s recovery.

Euro-Area Factory Output Expands Faster Than Forecast: Economy

Euro-area factory output grew at a faster pace than economists forecast in December, led by Germany, as the currency bloc continued its gradual recovery from a record-long recession.

Euro-Area Services Output Expands More Than Estimated

Euro-area services output grew more than initially estimated in October, adding to signs the currency bloc’s economic recovery is gaining momentum.

Euro-Area Economic Confidence Seen Up to 17-Month High

Economic confidence in the euro area probably rose to the highest level in 17 months in August, adding to signs that the currency bloc’s recovery from a record-long recession is gathering pace.

Euro zone could well be out of red but full recovery may take longer

The euro-area economy probably edged back to growth last quarter for the first time since 2011, ending the longest recession since the single currency union started 14 years ago.

Euro Area Faces Recession as Breakup Risk Remains, E&Y Says

Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) --The euro-area economy is likely to slip back into a recession and its leaders’ new plan to end the debt crisis hasn’t completely eliminated the risk of a breakup of the currency region, according to Ernst & Young LLP.