The back-to-back GDP declines in April and May look slightly less concerning in light of June’s preliminary estimate showing a 0.1% m/m gain, suggesting the earlier weakness was partly a hangover from the export-led strength in the first quarter. While GDP most likely contracted last quarter, we do not expect that to be repeated this quarter.
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