US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank

Tariffs on goods being imported into the US could tip Europe's largest economy into another recession, according to the president of Germany's central bank. Germany's economy has contracted for ... Read More

Defence surge could help jumpstart Europe's flat economy

A defence spending surge could boost Europe's sluggish economy as long as it provides a springboard for a broader industrial revival and if governments convince the sector that the funding is there ... Read More

‘Very concerned' about Europe's struggling economy, European Central Bank policymaker Centeno says

Europe's struggling economy has economists worried — and senior European Central Bank policymaker Mário Centeno, echoes that view. "I am very concerned about the European economy," Centeno, who ... Read More

What is a recession? Here’s why anxiety is rising about falling into one

For now, the economy appears to be stable. Still, fears of a downturn are rising as investors, economists and business executives are realizing that President Donald Trump's import taxes are much more ... Read More