Euro Area GDP Contracts More Than Expected in Q1 2026
The Euro Area reported a quarterly contraction of 0.2% in Q1 2026, missing estimates for a 0.1% increase. While the annual growth rate stood at 0.3%, it fell short of expectations of 0.8%. The data may weigh on European markets and influence monetary policy discussions.
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