Eurozone Economy Outperforms Expectations with 0.4% Growth in Q1
The Eurozone economy expanded by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2024, surpassing the 0.2% growth forecast by Reuters-polled economists. Smaller economies within the bloc drove the uptick, while traditional powerhouses like Germany and France showed minimal movement.
Germany, the Eurozone’s largest economy, posted a modest 0.2% GDP increase following a 0.2% contraction in Q4 2024. The growth was attributed to stronger consumer spending and business investment, according to price-adjusted data from the federal statistics office.