Bank of Slovenia Governor on Euro Economy

The transcript discusses the current state and future outlook of the European economy, highlighting a recent decline in business confidence, particularly in Germany. It anticipates a slight economic rebound in the latter half of the year, with continued growth into 2020. The discussion also addresses concerns over renewed trade tensions between the US and China, which pose significant risks to the eurozone's open economy. The upcoming Governing Council meeting in Vilnius will present new projections, with potential changes dependent on macroeconomic factors. Overall, the economy is perceived to be on the right track.

What recent trends have been observed in business confidence according to the data?

How do you perceive the outlook for the European economy in the second half of the year?

What concerns are raised regarding trade tensions between the US and China?

In what ways might the domestic economy's performance affect the overall economic outlook?

What factors could influence the new set of projections for the economy?