Fiscal fears & consumer caution darken euro-zone outlook

We have revised our forecasts for the euro-zone economy down in response to the escalating fiscal crisis and fading prospects of a consumer recovery. The changes strengthen our view that ECB interest rates are on hold for a prolonged period and that the euro still has further to fall.

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