Eurozone

Also downgraded US growth for 2017 and 2018

Paul Jackson, head of research at Source, looks at how the changing political landscape has helped Europe - while hurting the UK, US and Brazil.

'More consistent upward move euro has seen in years'

While the latest macro data confirm the positive orientation of European economic growth, risks in the eurozone remain plentiful.

Former Greek finance minister

Seen a 'robust recovery'

ECB's target was slightly below 2%

Rob Burnett, manager of the Neptune European Opportunities fund, discusses the drivers behind the recent turnaround for the European financials sector and whether the rally has further to run.

Optimism on the corporate earnings outlook in Europe for 2017 has become more consensual than contrarian recently, and with good justification.

Jason Broomer, head of investment at Square Mile Investment Consulting & Research, asks what can be done to stop the euro from driving the European Union towards breaking point.