Eurozone Economy Wavers in First Quarter

Economists believe that an unusually cold and snowbound March had some impact on growth, as did strikes in Germany and France

The eurozone economy slowed in the first three months of this year, denting but not ending hopes of another year of strong growth.

The eurozone economy entered 2018 on a high, having recorded its fastest expansion in a decade during 2017 as it outpaced the U.S. for the second straight year. That surprisingly strong showing inspired only semi-facetious references to a “euroboom” among participants in financial markets, while the claim that “Europe is back” was given some credence by business leaders at their annual gathering...