Europe's Top Economies Defy Trade Turmoil, Show Resilience and Growth
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Moneycontrol•30-01-2026, 21:55
Europe's Top Economies Defy Trade Turmoil, Show Resilience and Growth
- •Euro-zone's largest economies, including Germany, Spain, France, and Italy, all expanded in the fourth quarter of last year, demonstrating resilience against trade turmoil.
- •Germany's GDP rose 0.3% in Q4, marking its first advance since early 2025, driven by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's spending on infrastructure and defense.
- •Spain was the standout performer with a 0.8% expansion, fueled by household consumption, tourism, and immigration.
- •France and Italy saw output increase by 0.2% and 0.3% respectively, with France's resilience attributed to investment and exports despite political instability.
- •Inflation is settling around the European Central Bank's target, keeping interest rates steady at 2%, while a trade deal with India opens new export avenues for Europe.
Why It Matters: Europe's major economies are growing despite global trade tensions, showing resilience and positive outlooks.
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