Euro-Area Economic Confidence Increases More Than Forecast

Euro-area economic confidence increased more than economists forecast in December, buoying up policy makers as they grapple with the legacy of the currency bloc’s longest recession.

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.