
The eurozone economy posted a stronger-than-expected performance in the first quarter of 2025, with growth largely driven by investments and exports, reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will adopt a more cautious approach to further rate reductions.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in the euro area expanded by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of expansion, according to Eurostat's third estimate released on Friday.