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European economies must grow faster or borrow less to keep debt on a sustainable path, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, warning that doing nothing was not an option.

The European Central Bank is likely to raise interest rates ​by 25 basis points at least ‌one more time this year to fight high inflation, the International Monetary Fund said ​on Friday in its regular ​forecast report for Europe.

Trade in the eurozone swung to a deficit in August as higher energy imports and weaker machinery and vehicle trade weighed on the balance.

The fall in activity compounds a tough few months for the industrial sector in the region.

Emmanuel Moulin was somewhat upbeat on the prospect that the French government would be able to achieve a significant fiscal consolidation over coming years.

MILAN, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The latest rise in oil and gas prices has renewed concerns about Europe's reliance on imported fuel and its potential impact on companies as winter approaches.

European natural-gas prices climbed to their highest level in nearly four years as escalating attacks in the Middle East threatened supplies and unusually low storage levels raised fears of a global scramble for LNG.

France's National Assembly begins debate on the revenue side of the 2027 budget on Oct. 13 as lawmakers confront a difficult fiscal outlook. France posted a 5.1% budget deficit and debt of 115.6% of GDP in 2025, leaving the country under pressure to consolidate its public finances.

PARIS, Oct 12 (Reuters) - The French economy barely grew in the third quarter, ​with the service sector just about making up for weakness in ‌manufacturing, construction and agriculture, the Bank of France estimated on Monday.

Europe's equity benchmark rose on Monday, kicking off a busy week on a strong note as a surge in bank shares helped absorb the hit from ​higher oil prices.