Euro-Zone GDP Grew Less Than Initially Thought at End-2025

Shoppers in Berlin Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg Photo by Krisztian Bocsi /BloombergArticle content(Bloomberg) — The euro-area economy expanded less than initially reported at the end of last year, with trade weighing on growth.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentFourth-quarter gross domestic product rose 0.2% from the previous three months, worse than the preliminary estimate of 0.3%, Eurostat said Friday. Household consumption made the biggest positive contribution, with public spending and investment also helping.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentWhether the 21-nation bloc can keep growing now hinges on events in Iran, where US and Israeli attacks have already sent energy prices soaring. The fear is that inflation picks up and economic activity is curbed. Much will depend on how long the fighting lasts.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentThe war adds further uncertainty to Europe’s prospects after a ruling by America’s Supreme Court threw Donald Trump’s tariffs into question.Article contentPolicymakers who’ve spoken since the US campaign in Iran started have argued that it’s too soon to pass judgment on the economic implications.

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel reckons the inflation implications are a bigger concern than those for growth, and that the European Central Bank will decide on any action when it meets in two weeks.Article contentIn December, the ECB predicted gains in consumer prices would remain just below 2% this year and next, before reaching the target in 2028. Growth was seen accelerating to 1.4% from 1.2% in 2026.Article contentThe continued expansion has helped maintain solid increases in wages. Separate figures Friday showed compensation per employee climbed 3.7% from a year ago between October and December — down from 4% in the previous three months. Article content—With assistance from Barbara Sladkowska, Joel Rinneby and Harumi Ichikura.Article content(Updates with pay data in final paragraph.)Article contentTrending Posthaste: Canada loses to the U.S. again, but this time it's not in the hockey rink News These eight charts show 'rupture' with Canada under Trump's tariffs Economy Posthaste: Canadians are paying more than lip service to Buy Canada — and now the numbers prove it News Bank of Canada governor warns of growing risks to financial stability Economy Tax reform in Canada can’t come soon enough Taxes Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Posthaste: Canada loses to the U.S. again, but this time it's not in the hockey rink News These eight charts show 'rupture' with Canada under Trump's tariffs Economy Posthaste: Canadians are paying more than lip service to Buy Canada — and now the numbers prove it News Bank of Canada governor warns of growing risks to financial stability Economy Tax reform in Canada can’t come soon enough Taxes