While the spotlights are still on Greece – as an escalation in various forms could still occur any day – two other large southern European economies are, nearly unobserved, finally showing signs of recovery.
Speed read:
- Quiet recovery underway in Italy and Spain
- Spain benefits from banking sector restructuring
- Reforms in Italy boost sentiment
- Rising house prices help Spanish economy
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