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GDP growth firming, but downside risks abound

The recent upturn in production activity and business confidence are encouraging signs for near-term growth prospects. There are still some big question marks, however. While first-quarter real GDP growth should prove satisfactory, we aren’t convinced that the economy has really turned a corner.

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