Despite the volatile start to the year due to uncertainty over the interest rate outlook, the econom...
Despite the volatile start to the year due to uncertainty over the interest rate outlook, the economic backdrop for European equities remains positive. There were signs that GDP growth in several core European economies had started to accelerate during the second half of last year, with anticipated growth rates also picking up. Regional growth is benefiting from robust domestic demand and the improving export environment, as well as the upturn in the global economy. Thus far there has been little evidence of any impact on inflation, as along with other western economies, deregulation, c...
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