German slowdown adds to pressure on euro zone
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Weak Q2 GDP confirms fears that the EU’s largest economy has entered a soft patch. That makes it harder for Europe to grow its way out of crisis. The euro zone can’t afford to relax near-term fiscal austerity just yet. But further rate hikes by the ECB must now be on hold.
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