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Europe's industrial production slows

13.12.12 @ 09:13

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Industrial production fell by 1.4% in the euro area in October compared to the previous month, data released by Eurostat shows. In September, production decreased by 2.3%. Over the whole of the EU, the trend is similar, as industry production slowed by one percent when compared to September.

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