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Economy Watchers Survey suggests recovery is slowing

The headline indices from today’s Economy Watchers Survey (EWS) are still at high levels, but the larger-than-expected falls in June point to slower growth in Q2 and beyond than in Q1. While other surveys, including the manufacturing PMI and the Tankan, have continued to improve, the EWS has a better track record in capturing cyclical turning points.

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