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Likely slump in GDP to prompt bigger policy response

We are now assuming a huge hit to GDP for the next eight weeks or so that results in growth of -10% annualised in the second quarter. But with policymakers acting quickly and working more closely together than in most places, there is a good chance they will prevent this from turning into a prolonged slump.

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