Oct 23 Bulgaria 1 Report from London Nejra Cehic

The video discusses the economic data for October, highlighting unexpected growth in manufacturing and stable services in Germany, while France experienced a decline. Despite avoiding a recession, the eurozone faces challenges with slow growth, leading to layoffs and price cuts, impacting inflation.

What was the unexpected economic development in Germany for October?

• A decline in manufacturing

• Growth in manufacturing

• A decline in services

• Growth in new orders

Which sector in France showed a worse decline than expected in October?

• Both services and manufacturing

• Only services

• Neither services nor manufacturing

• Only manufacturing

According to the chief economist at Market, what has the eurozone avoided this year?

• A growth in services

• An increase in new orders

• A slide back into recession

• A rise in inflation

What is causing companies in the eurozone to lay off staff and cut prices?

• Increased new orders

• High inflation

• Anemic growth

• Rapid economic growth

What is the impact of companies slashing prices on inflation?

• It is beneficial for inflation

• It has no impact on inflation

• It is not good for inflation

• It causes inflation to rise