Humanity hits the eight billion mark
A baby born somewhere on Earth has become the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations
Sixty years on, Africa still seeks right model for growth
As 1960 dawned, sub-Saharan Africa braced for historic change: that year, 17 of its countries were destined to gain independence from European colonial powers
ECB holds interest rates at historic low
The European Central Bank leaves its benchmark refinancing rate on hold at a historic low amid global tensions.
IMF lowers economic growth projection for Europe
The International Monetary Fund lowers Europe's economic growth forecast for 2018 and 2019.
Eurozone inflation rises to 2.2% in October; unemployment stable
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.2 percent in October, official data showed, moving further away from the European Central Bank's (ECB) target rate, as unemployment in the single currency zone remained stable.
Eurozone growth slows as trade tensions persist
Economic growth in the eurozone slowed in the second quarter, official data shows, feeding concerns that global trade tensions fuelled by Washington may be hurting Europe's economy.
EU warns protectionism ‘biggest risk’ to eurozone growth
The EU lays out a stark warning that a sudden rise in trade protectionism is the biggest threat to growth in Europe, as it confirmed its solid economic projections for 2018 and 2019.
France beats EU deficit, growth targets in win for Macron
France has reported a budget deficit equivalent to 2.6 percent of the economy in 2017, below the EU limit of 3.0 percent for the first time in a decade.
Another record year for German exports
Exports from Europe's biggest economy in 2017 grow at their fastest rate since 2011.
EU hikes eurozone growth forecasts for 2018, 2019
The European Commission raises its growth projections for the eurozone, more confident than ever that the solid economic recovery in Europe will endure through 2019
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