eurozone

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noun eu·ro·zone \ ˈyu̇r-ō-ˌzōn \

Definition of eurozone

:the geographical area comprising the countries that use the euro as the official currency

Recent Examples of eurozone from the Web

LONDON (AP) — Economic activity across the 19-country eurozone cooled slightly in July as the region struggled to keep up the fast pace of its recent upturn, according to a survey that is closely monitored by the European Central Bank.

— pan pylas, The Seattle Times, "Eurozone economy has ‘hit a speed bump’ as growth cools," 24 July 2017
Several countries are celebrating steady growth in the eurozone economy, which just experienced its best quarter in six years.

— The Christian Science Monitor, "Economy," 12 July 2017
The tug-of-war between currency stability and policymaking agility has existed throughout history and is currently on display in the eurozone.

— by ken anderson, miamiherald, "Currencies, policies and politics are all intertwined," 9 July 2017
The central bank has pulled out all the stops to stimulate the eurozone economy, cutting interest rates to zero and even below, while printing money.

— jack ewing, The Seattle Times, "Robocalpyse now? Central bankers argue whether automation will kill jobs," 1 July 2017
Inflation in the eurozone has been below target for most of the past few years, turning negative at times.

— pan pylas, The Seattle Times, "Eurozone inflation holds up despite big energy drag," 30 June 2017
Eurozone consumer sentiment, in particular, hit a post-crisis high earlier this week.

— alan murray, Fortune, "CEO Daily: Friday, 30th June," 30 June 2017
Inflation in the eurozone has been below target for most of the past few years, turning negative at times.

— pan pylas, USA TODAY, "Eurozone inflation holds up despite big energy drag," 30 June 2017
A run of economic data recently has raised hopes that the eurozone economy is gaining momentum, fueling speculation that the European Central Bank may start reining in its stimulus sooner than predicted.

— pan pylas, USA TODAY, "Eurozone inflation holds up despite big energy drag," 30 June 2017

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