Now playing Next Economy UK economy sees rise in November, boosted by services sector UK gross domestic product figures showed a rise in November, boosted by a strong month in services and production 12/01/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Declining exports and inventories weigh on the eurozone economy The eurozone economy shrank slightly in the third quarter of 2023 as inventory levels fell more than expected 07/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy Swiss economy grows as services sector provides support The Swiss economy grew in the third quarter of 2023 with help from the services sector, although manufacturing continues to drag. 01/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK economy sees flat growth as inflation drags The UK's GDP inched up by 0.2% in September 2023, driven by services growth, while consumer-facing sectors sank. 10/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy €3 trillion: Is France’s debt out of control? France’s debt went from €1 trillion in 2003 to €3 trillion this year. What happened? 03/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate US GDP grew at a 2.1% rate between April and June, the US governement said on Thursday. 28/09/2023
Now playing Next Economy Heat to slash European countries' GDP by as much as one point - study Recent heat waves could cut global growth by almost 0.6 percentage points in 2023 with several European countries particularly impacted, according to an estimate by Allianz Trade. 09/08/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Stagnant UK economy lagging behind EU, new figures show Britain has seen no economic growth in three months, the country's statistic agency said on Thursday. Other European states are faring better, meanwhile. 13/07/2023
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone economy shrank less than feared in 2020 — Eurostat estimate The EU's statistics agency says early analysis suggests eurozone GDP fell by 0.7% in the last quarter and 6.8% across 2020. 02/02/2021
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Now playing Next Economy Moody's upgrades eurozone GDP growth, downgrades USA Ratings agency Moody's upbeat about eurozone GDP growth, but downgrades US forecast. 31/08/2017
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone's GDP growth outlook rosier, eastern members catching up G2 GDP growth in the Eurozone was up 0.6%, and with newer eastern members doing better, the economic outlook is set fair. 16/08/2017
Now playing Next Economy IMF to Germany: spend more! The International Monetary Fund urges the German government to stop giving balancing the budget a higher priority than investment. 16/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy Greek economy back in recession Greece's economy slipped back into recession in the first three months of 2017 amid delays in approving its latest bailout loan. 15/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy Italian economy sluggish for 2016 but showing signs of improving Italy's economy grew by just 0.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 and 1.0 percent year-on-year national statistics institute ISTAT says. 03/03/2017
Now playing Next Economy German economy and budget surplus soar, but Merkel shuns new debt Germany's economy grew 1.9 percent last year boosting the budget surplus hugely, but Chancellor Merkel says the country won't take on any new debt. 23/02/2017
Now playing Next South Korea Samsung: the scandal threatening South Korea's behemoth How did a economic giant that accounts for a fifth of South Korea's GDP get into the position where its top boss was arrested accused of corruption? 20/02/2017
Now playing Next Economy Japan's economic growth overshadowed by Trump protectionism fears Japan's economy continues to grow thanks to exports, but spending by consumers is weak and there are fears about US protectionist policies. 13/02/2017