Concerns about protracted economic weakness in the euro zone

<p>S&amp;P Global analysts have expressed concerns about protracted economic weakness in the euro zone, not just concern on the eurozone but into other parts of Europe (mainly central Europe). </p><p>S&amp;P highlight:</p><ul><li> "One of the key risks which we see is what could be a more protracted weakness in advanced Europe, including Germany," </li><li>weaker growth could put pressure on public finances and put government debt on the upward path</li></ul><p>—</p><p>This is leading to expectations of sooner and deeper European Central Bank cuts:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/ecbs-de-cos-hints-at-sooner-rate-cuts-inflation-slowdown-will-continue-growth-slowing-20240110/" target="_blank">ECB's de Cos hints at sooner rate cuts – inflation slowdown will continue, growth slowing</a></li></ul>

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.