The latest surveys suggest that the reopening wave delivered another blow to the economy in December. Services activity looks to have slumped. Industry was not spared, although the hit appears more modest. But a combination of recurrent virus waves, a deepening global downturn and ongoing weakness in the property sector suggest that the economy is likely to remain weak in the coming months.
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