Economics

Euro-Area Industrial Output Slumps Most in Almost Four Years

  • Figures show continued weakness even before virus outbreak
  • Production dropped 2.1% in December, more than forecast
Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg
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A deep slump in euro-area industrial output at the end of last year highlights the scale of the challenge the sector will face in 2020.