GDP growth in the second quarter was revised up to a healthy-looking 1.2%q/q. But closer inspection reveals the recovery to be worryingly dependent on restocking. Once the process of inventory building is complete, the strong pace of growth will not be sustained. Meanwhile, despite the threat of rising crop prices, we expect inflation to drop back in 2011, meaning that interest rates will not be raised for the foreseeable future.
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