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IRELAND
MNI (London)
IRELAND: The Central Bank of Ireland have raised their forecasts for GDP in both
2017 and 2018, showing the economy remains on a favourable growth path, the
latest Quarterly Bulletin shows. According to the Q4 2017 Quarterly Bulletin,
published Thursday, the Irish central bank say the pace of growth in the Irish
economy continues to be robust, raising their GDP forecasts for 2017 and 2018 by
0.4ppts and 0.3ppts respectively to 4.9% and 3.9%. The upward revisions reflect
"both weaker than expected import growth and an upward revision to forecast
investment in intangible assets this year "according to the report. The Bank add
that the economy is projected to remain on a favourable growth path.
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com

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