Preliminary estimate of GDP (Q2)

The first estimate of GDP in Q2 confirmed that the economic recovery got back on track after its slowdown at the start of the year. On the face of it, this could bring an interest rate rise closer, but we think that there is plenty of scope for the economy to grow strongly for a period without generating a pick-up in inflationary pressures.

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