Economics
Euro-Area Economy Was Barely Growing Before Virus Hit Activity
- Fourth-quarter growth confirmed at 0.1%, weakest since 2013
- Outbreak threatening to push the economy into recession
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Euro-area consumer spending weakened at the end of 2019 and trade dragged on growth, figures that show the economy was already sluggish before the coronavirus outbreak added to stresses.