EU estimates
European Commission raises economic growth forecasts
Expansion of 2.4% in 2017 fastest in decade for eurozone and EU
The European Commission has raised its economic growth forecasts, citing improving labour markets, "particularly high" sentiment and a stronger-than-expected pick-up in global activity and trade.
Economic expansion in the 19-country eurozone and 28-member European Union will be 2.3% this year and 2% in 2019, it said in statement on Wednesday.
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