Eurozone Feb business growth loses steam but remains robust

London

EUROZONE business growth has slowed more than expected this month but remains robust as higher prices and a stronger currency take a toll, yet firms are the most optimistic in at least 5-1/2 years, a survey showed.

The eurozone emerged as one of the best performing major economies last year, and its businesses started 2018 by ramping up activity at the fastest rate in well over a decade.