European Union says economy faces strong headwinds

By SPA

Brussels, Belgium : The European Commission says the 15-nation euro zone faces strong headwinds from the turmoil in financial markets and a weakening US economy.


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EU monetary affairs Chief Joaquin Almunia says it’s not clear how long the turmoil will last and how much it will cost, according to a report of Associated Press.

In unveiling his latest quarterly report on the economy of the 15 countries that use the euro he says that In spite of its sound economic fundamentals the euro area is starting to feel the pinch of the credit crisis and a U.S. slowdown.

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