Eurozone economy unexpectedly grows by 0.3% in fourth quarter
Bloc’s performance in the face of geopolitical and trade tensions has surprised policymakers
Bloc’s performance in the face of geopolitical and trade tensions has surprised policymakers

Analysts polled by Reuters had expected zero growth between April and June

Better than expected performance comes after French output grows at fastest pace since 2023

ECB expected to hold interest rates at meeting on Thursday

Flash PMI reading rose in August for eighth month in a row as trade uncertainty peters out

Figure was above expectations despite lower energy prices and stronger euro

Economists polled by FT do not expect interest rate cut this year