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Why the eurozone cannot afford cheap oil

Weaker eurozone growth contributes to lower world demand for crude, lowering its price. Lower oil prices raise the risk of deflation - prompting eurozone businesses and consumers to defer spending, lowering growth. Weaker growth...

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