Dead Continent Walking? 12 Charts That Scream “Avoid Europe”
Slow-motion stall
Europe entered the year hoping for stabilization. Instead, the data keeps deteriorating. Across growth surveys, industrial activity, defaults, inflation expectations and equity volatility, a growing number of charts now suggest the continent may be drifting toward stagnation just as the U.S. accelerates. These 12 charts paint an increasingly uncomfortable picture.