ECB warned euro zone inflation, growth to be lower than expected

(Reuters) - Professional forecasters have cut their outlook for euro zone inflation and growth, underlining a trend that could prompt the European Central Bank to take more action to kick-start the region's flagging economy.

Euro zone industry output rises slightly in September

(Reuters) - Output at euro zone factories rose in September, lifted by machinery and energy, but the increase was slightly less than expected and highlighted how few cars and televisions Europeans are buying as the recovery falters.

European Stocks Extend Five-Week High as Vodafone Gains

European stocks rose, extending their highest level in more than five weeks, as companies from Vodafone (VOD) Group Plc to Henkel AG rallied on better-than-estimated financial results and improving forecasts.

Euro zone sentiment recovers slightly in November to -11.9

(Reuters) - Sentiment in the euro zone recovered slightly in November after three months of decline as investors took heart that a more dynamic global economy propped up by the United States and Japan could lift the currency bloc, a survey showed on Monday.

Osborne Accused of Smoke and Mirrors Over EU Payment

U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne hasn’t fooled the British public into thinking he won a reduction in a payment demanded by the European Union, the opposition Labour Party said.