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Virus restrictions weigh on Portugal’s recovery

The re-imposition of some restrictions in late-June is weighing heavily on Portugal’s tourism sector. Along with its unfavourable labour market structure and fragile banking system, this will hold back the recovery of consumption and investment. Portugal’s economy looks set to slump by less than Spain’s this year, but by more than the euro-zone average.

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