Euro-area economy

Normal · Economy

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NormalWorseningQ3 GDP +0.4% q/q

Euro area grew 0.4% in Q3, but France contracted and October PMIs slowed

Why it's at this level

Eurostat's flash estimate on 30 Oct showed euro-area GDP up 0.4% in Q3, though French output contracted. October flash PMIs (23 Oct) showed expansion weakening, and the ECB warned on 29 Oct that energy prices pose downside risks to growth. Neither stagnation nor a sub-50 PMI is yet confirmed.

What this means for you

Europe is still growing, but the energy shock is beginning to bite. A slowdown there would weigh on UK exports.

Why it matters

The euro area is the UK's largest trading partner; stagnation there hits UK exports and European markets.

What moves it

Energy prices, German industry, ECB policy, fiscal rules, China demand.

EconomyChecked dailyChecked 1 Nov, 11:52 UK. At this level since 31 Oct, 11:26.

Status at each of the last 2 checks

How it's rated

Alert

Technical recession, or PMI < 45, or bond-spread fragmentation forcing ECB action.

Watch

Stagnation (GDP ~0), or composite PMI 45–50.

Normal

Positive GDP growth and composite PMI > 50.

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