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Euro zone economy ended 2024 on downbeat note amid trade fears

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European Commission's key sentiment indicator fell more than expected in December .

German industrial orders plunged and German retail sales unexpectedly fell.

The figures suggest that the euro zone barely grew last quarter .

Germany 's vast industrial sector has been in recession for over a year as high energy costs, waning demand from Asia and cheaper competition from other markets have all been weighing on the sector.

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