Euro zone prices fall more than expected in December, likely to trigger ECB action
Eurostat said inflation in the 18 countries using the euro in December was -0.2 percent year-on-year, down from 0.3 percent year-on-year in November.
Eurozone deficits improve but debt mounts: data
The average eurozone government deficit -- the shortfall between revenue and spending -- came in at 3.0 percent of output last year.
Eurozone recovery accelerates with 0.3% growth in fourth quarter
In its final figures for October to December growth, Eurostat confirmed the return to growth thanks to an increase in investment.
Deflation, strong euro force ECB's hand on rates
While speculation of a possible rate cut had surged after eurozone inflation slowed unexpectedly to a four-year low of 0.7 percent last month, most ECB watchers had thought the bank would keep its gunpowder dry for the time being
Eurozone escapes recession, debt crisis clouds outlook
The European Commission was quick to warn that tough structural reforms, including unpopular austerity policies, must be pursued without let-up if the recovery is to last.we
Merkel offers controlled glimpses of private life
Amid the eurozone debt troubles, Merkel has been vilified abroad and portrayed with a Hitler moustache for pushing austerity, and applauded at home for her prudent crisis management.
G7 smoothes divisions, agrees on currency policy
The G7 has vowed not to intentionally set out to weaken currencies, after the yen on Friday hit its lowest point against the dollar in more than four years
Cyprus to do 'whatever it takes' to revive economy
The new finance minister of cash-strapped Cyprus has vowed to do "whatever it takes" to sort out the EU country's teetering finances and put the economy back on track for growth
UK banks told to fill £25 bn capital black hole
Major British banks must reinforce their capital by £25 billion ($38.8 billion, 29.5 billion euros) by the end of 2013 after underestimating the potential losses and fines they face over the next three years