Economics
German Factory Slump Leaves Euro Area as Global Laggard
- Manufacturing in euro zone shrinks most in nearly six years
- Malaise contrasts with signs of improvement at Asian factories
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Europe’s position as the weak link in the global economy is becoming more entrenched, with a factory slump intensifying at the same time that Asia shows signs of stabilizing.