Euro Zone Business

The euro, which has fallen some 0.8% since Prez Emmanuel Macron called the election on June 9, was last 0.24% higher at $1.0737

The fourth quarter GDP figure was also revised down to a negative 0.1% from a previous 0.0%, meaning that the euro zone was in a technical recession in the second half of 2023

The ECB is widely expected to leave interest rates at the current record high of 4%

Sata suggest 0.5% economic growth in the 19-member single currency bloc during July-September

A weaker currency boosted demand for their goods and services in December