US, Europe resuming talks on new trade pact

BRUSSELS: The United States and the European Union, which already enjoy the world's biggest business relationship, are resuming talks on a deal to further grow two-way trade and investment.

Is the euro zone at risk of Japan style deflation?

As inflation in the euro zone languishes at its lowest level in four years, some analysts argue that the region is at risk of a Japan-style deflationary rut.

Euro Zone Resolution Plan Should Cover All Banks, ECB Says

FRANKFURT--A planned euro-zone system for handling failing lenders should cover all of the region's banks and be in place by the time the European Central Bank takes up its duties as the region's chief banking policeman, the ECB said Friday.

Germany's trade surplus expands in September, rises to 18.9 billion euros

FRANKFURT: Germany's trade surplus expanded in September as imports fell and exports grew, rising to 18.9 billion euros in September from 15.8 billion in August, data published by the federal statistics office showed Friday.

Euro zone bonds steady as markets look for ECB hints

LONDON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Euro zone bonds were mostly steady on Thursday with investors wary of making portfolio adjustments before a European Central Bank policy update they will examine for any hints of further monetary easing ahead.