The latest central bank surveys suggest that firms turned more upbeat this quarter as trade tensions eased and banks expanded lending. However, this positive shift in business sentiment has yet to translate into stronger economic activity and consumer sentiment has continued to soften. Meanwhile, a sharp decline in the pig stock risks pushing up inflation this year.
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