New ECB chief ventures outside traditional remit of central banker

Institutes cut their overall forecast for this year to 0.8% from a previous 1.9%

Banks offered new rounds of multiyear loans in a bid to revive euro-zone economy

Confidence in the German economy slid in February to the lowest level in four year

Global trade tensions take a toll as demand from outside EU slumps 5.5%

Investments in construction and state spending both rose 0.6 % quarter on quarter

Official data showed output increased by 2.6 per cent, the highest rise since November

French private-sector activity surged to six-year high in May

Latest index suggests factories will support growth in Europe’s biggest economy

Latest report adds to concerns that Europe’s powerhouse economy is losing steam

Calls for policy change after AfD win in chancellor’s home turf of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Brexit and recent spates of violent attacks could damage German business sentiment

Weak global demand is curbing growth in Europe’s largest economy

Economy grew by 0.7% in the first three months, the highest rate since early 2014

Purchases form part of ongoing stimulus programme

European Central Bank is widely tipped to hold interest rates as ‘ECB bashing’ in focus

Economy grows 0.4% in second quarter as business confidence improves

Debt crisis creating uncertainty for German firms

Latest figures provide more mixed picture of Europe’s largest economy

Statistics suggest the risk of deflation in the wider euro zone has not yet abated