Middle East conflict takes toll on Europe's economy By EARLE GALE in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2026-04-09 09:10

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/09/WS69d6fc9fa310d6866eb425de.html Despite the two-week ceasefire in the conflict in Iran, much damage has already been done to Europe's economy, with S&P Global reporting a dented growth across the eurozone, and a European Central Bank policymaker saying interest rates may need to be hiked.