Export values rose the most since 2013 in August but the recent acceleration largely reflects a pick-up in export prices that is unlikely to last. While business surveys suggest that export volumes will continue growing at a reasonable rate for now, we expect a slowdown next year. Faltering external demand is one reason why the wider economic expansion is likely to lose vigour in the coming year.
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