Euro Zone Set for Firmer Growth After Bumper Second Quarter

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Or sign-in if you have an account.c2a85ud]rh2o6vavi2c5efbb_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg survey of economists c(Bloomberg) — Economic growth in the euro zone is set to quicken after showing surprising resilience to the Iran war, according to a Bloomberg survey of analysts.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe 21-nation bloc is forecast to expand 0.8% in 2026, up from a 0.5% estimate in July. That revision almost exclusively reflects a stronger performance between April and June, when gross domestic product increased 0.4%, twice as much as projected.Survey respondents kept their growth profile for the coming quarters unchanged, anticipating a reading of 0.2% in the third and a gradual pickup in momentum from there.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe region has shaken off an array of challenges in recent months, including higher energy prices, cost and job cuts at European carmakers, wildfires and historically low levels in key waterways.Sentiment has improved of late amid renewed attempts to end the conflict in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Optimism is also fed by German efforts to revive growth.Europe’s largest economy is seeing a spending boom in its defense sector that’ll help boost the overall rate of expansion to 1.2% in 2028 from 0.8% this year, according to a separate Bloomberg survey. The latter marks an upward revision from the 0.6% predicted by analysts last month, also due to unexpected second-quarter strength. A comprehensive reform package agreed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government is set to raise potential in the medium to longer term. At the same time, firms across the continent are wary of the risks. Some are already warning of “double-digit million” hits to earnings as low water levels in the Rhine and Danube rivers hamper transport.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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