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The view from the ground – Q1 2017

The latest People’s Bank surveys show that conditions for banks, firms and households have all continued to improve this quarter. But while the general picture was positive, there were also some dark spots. Firms’ profitability and orders have weakened in Q1 and there are signs that recent monetary tightening has increased pressure on banks.

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