Of the major countries that have reported GDP, only Germany managed to eke out some positive growth...

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 15 May 2013

After 10 months on hold, the European Central Bank (ECB) cut its main policy interest (refinancing) rate from 0.75% to 0.50% as macroeconomic data continued to worsen in the eurozone.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 2 May 2013

In this month's viewpoint:
Another year of “sell in May”?
Europe needs the ECB to act
Is the Chinese economy rebalancing?

• Keith Wade, Chief Economist & Strategist
• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• James Bilson, Economist
• 30 Apr 2013

Initial estimates for Q1 GDP show the UK narrowly avoided an unprecedented triple-dip recession.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 25 Apr 2013

In this month's viewpoint:
Can Japan beat deflation?
UK: Going nowhere fast
China: property sector shows signs of overheating

• Keith Wade, Chief Economist & Strategist
• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• James Bilson, Economist
• 27 Mar 2013

Azad Zangana takes an in-depth look at yesterday's Budget and what it means for the UK economy.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 21 Mar 2013

After months of negotiations, an agreement has been reached on a bailout for Cyprus and, in particular, Cypriot banks.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 18 Mar 2013

In this month's viewpoint:
Global update: an increasing transatlantic divide
Downgrading Europe
Growth outlook diverges amongst the BRICs

• Keith Wade, Chief Economist & Strategist
• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• James Bilson, Economist
• 27 Feb 2013

Following months of campaigning and deal making, the elections in Italy appear to have resulted in gridlock.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 26 Feb 2013

Sovereign rating agency Moody’s downgraded the UK’s government bond rating by one notch from Aaa to Aa1 after markets closed last Friday.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 25 Feb 2013