European Economic Releases Disappoint, Reinforcing a Dour Outlook for Future Growth

Published May 15th, 2009 - 03:13 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Economic activity in the Euro-Zone fell at a record pace in the first quarter as the advanced GDP reading showed that the economy contracted 2.5% from the previous quarter, while the annual rate of growth plunged 4.6% from last year to mark the biggest downturn since the series began in 1995.