Euro zone GDP contracts in Q3, but employment sees growth

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Euro zone GDP contracts in Q3, but employment sees growth
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The euro zone economy contracted slightly in the third quarter, confirming expectations of a technical recession if the fourth quarter remains weak. However, employment in the euro zone rose during the same period. The growth slump is attributed to high inflation, record high interest rates, and tightening fiscal policy.

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