Eurozone economy grew 0.4% in the third quarter, above forecasts but slower than the previous quarter

FinanceInternationalEl EspectadorOct 30, 2026, 1:15 PM30 s readAI summary

The eurozone economy grew 0.4% in the third quarter, above the 0.2% expected by analysts but below the 0.6% of the previous quarter, according to Eurostat. Ireland led with 5.5%, while France (-0.1%) and Lithuania posted declines. The ECB kept its deposit rate at 2.5% and warned that energy prices keep rising, posing risks to inflation and economic growth.

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The eurozone grew 0.4% in the third quarter, versus the 0.2% expected and the previous 0.6%.
Ireland posted the strongest growth (5.5%); France fell 0.1% and Italy stagnated.
The ECB left its deposit rate at 2.5% and flagged rising energy prices.

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Eurozone economy grew 0.4% in the third quarter, above forecasts but slower than the previous quarter

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