Finland to raise taxes, cut spending to bring down deficit

(Reuters) - The Finnish government will raise taxes and cut spending to bring down the budget deficit, Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen said on Tuesday.

Euro zone inflation could stay low for longer than expected, says Bank of Finland

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Inflation in the euro zone could stay low for longer than previously thought, potentially causing difficulties in rebalancing the economy, the Bank of Finland said in its quarterly bulletin.

Scots Independence Debate Fails to Budge Voters in Monthly Poll

The debate over whether Scotland should become an independent country is failing to convince voters to switch sides even as the rival arguments intensify in the run-up to this year’s referendum, a monthly poll suggested.

ECB won't adopt threshold-based rate guidance: Constancio

(Reuters) - The European Central Bank will not tie interest-rate policy to specific economic thresholds, a top policymaker said on Saturday.

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.