Most economic data remain low regarding their long-term average. Following three months of decline, the PMI services stabilized in January (51.2) and surprised on the upside. Economic growth in the Eurozone remained stable at 0.2% q/q in Q4 2018, reflecting divergent developments. In particular, Italy slipped into recession in late 2018 while French growth was resilient. Core inflation, still well below ECB’s medium-term inflation target, was above expectations.