The breakdown of Q1 GDP across Emerging Europe showed that the region’s economy is probably in a slightly better shape than the (weak) headline growth figures would suggest. Accordingly, we think that growth will accelerate a little over the coming quarters. Nonetheless, a combination of continued weakness in the euro-zone and the fragile state of domestic economies means that the pace of expansion is likely to remain extremely sluggish by historical standards.
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