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State sector leads a rebound

August’s data confirmed that the economy has turned a corner. Industrial output growth was the strongest since spring last year. Investment and exports also gathered pace. It is notable though that, as in 2009, heavy industry and state owned firms are leading the rebound.  By contrast, private sector investment remains subdued and real retail sales growth is little changed.

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