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The EU says it predicts lower inflation in the eurozone in 2024 than previously forecast despite global uncertainties, reaching near-touching distance of its two percent target in 2025. "Inflation has declined further since the start of the year and is set to continue easing, reaching the ECB’s target in the second half of 2025," EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni says. SOUNDBITE
The OECD raises its global economic growth forecast for 2024, driven by strong performances in the United States and emerging countries while Europe lags behind. The US economy -- the world's biggest -- is now expected to expand 2.6 percent in 2024, up from the 2.1 percent previously expected. But the OECD expects timid growth of 0.7 percent in the eurozone, slightly better than the 0.6 percent previously expected. SOUNDBITE
The EU sharply cut its eurozone growth forecast for 2024, Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni says. Gentiloni says the European Commission predicts the single-currency economic area to grow by 0.8 percent in 2024, down from a previous forecast of 1.2 percent. SOUNDBITE
The Eiffel Tower illuminates during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. IMAGES
The Eiffel Tower sparkles during the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony. IMAGES
The Patrouille de France leaves a heart of red smoke floating over the French capital during a spectacular Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine, despite the heavy rain. IMAGES