Official GDP data came in a touch weaker in Q2. But the figures still overstate the strength of growth by around 1.5%-pts. And the June activity data suggest that the quarter ended on a weak note. With exports set to slow and the tailwind from fiscal support on course to fade, growth is likely to soften further during the second half of this year.
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