June 25, 2024 07:07 GMT
Final Q1 GDP Revised One Tenth Higher
SPAIN DATA
Spain Q1 Final GDP was stronger than expected on both a quarterly and annual basis. GDP was revised to 0.8% Q/Q SWDA (vs 0.7% cons, ) and 2.5% Y/Y (vs 2.4% cons).
- The strong Spanish activity levels come following analysts forecasts of improving growth over the next few quarters of 0.5% Q/Q and economic sentiment remaining above the long term average.
- The press release notes that national demand's contribution to Q/Q GDP was revised up from 0.2pp to 0.3pp, whilst confirming external demand drove quarterly growth in Q1 as it did during the flash reading, contributing 0.5pp to the 0.8% Q/Q print.
- Export growth was 3.3% Q/Q while imports grew 2.2%.
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