After an expansion of 0.4% in the first quarter 2019 GDP growth is expected to slow down slightly in the second quarter due to weaker industrial production but it should pick up slightly afterwards (+0.4%).
Annual headline inflation weakens again after Easter special effects fade out.
The outlook is subject to downside risks such as an escalation of trade conflicts and a hard Brexit.
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