The Eurozone's economy contracts

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Source: The Wall Street Journal
The Eurostat data revealed that the Eurozone industrial production declined more-than-expected in March, meaning that Europe's economy contracted last quarter and entered a recession. Industrial output dropped 0.3% in March and by 2.2 % on the year. The EU's statistical office will publish the data of Q1 GDP on Tuesday. Economists are expecting a 0.2% quarterly drop. 
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Tue, 15 May 2012 05:07:22 GMT

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