Macro EconomyMedium•4 November 2026•
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Eurozone Growth Hits 4-Month Low in October
Key Facts
1Eurozone growth slowed to its lowest level in four months during October.
Eurozone growth slowed to its lowest level in four months during October. Investing.com reported that the economic momentum in the bloc weakened significantly, potentially influenced by the continued contraction in major economies such as France.
The slowdown follows data released on October 30, 2026, showing annual GDP growth at 1.3% and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. Previously, on October 29, 2026, the European Central Bank maintained interest rates at 2.65%, while annual inflation was reported at 4% on November 4, 2026.
ECB President Christine Lagarde is scheduled to deliver a speech on November 5, 2026, which may provide further clarity on the central bank's response to the current economic cooling.