The economy in the euro area continues to grow strongly. <\/p>\n
Real GDP is expected to increase by +0.6% in Q4 2017 and Q1 2018, thus maintaining the same pace of expansion as in the four quarters before. A slight slowdown to +0.5% is expected only in Q2 2018. <\/p>\n
The drivers of expansion are investments. Private consumption is also rising sharply, but at slower pace compared to the first half of 2017. <\/p>\n
Inflation in the euro area is expected to drop from 1.4% in Q4 2017 to 1.2% in Q1 2018. This is due to base effects resulting from increases in energy and food prices last winter. In Q2 2018 inflation is projected to pick up again to 1.4%. Risk premia compression and increased financial investors\u2019 risk-taking behaviour in particular asset markets could lead to large asset price corrections. <\/p>\n
Turmoil and substantial losses in financial markets would have negative consequences for the real economy as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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