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CEE: early signs that strong demand is leaking into imports

Q4 GDP breakdowns for the economies of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) confirmed that last year’s pick-up in regional growth was driven by an improvement in consumer spending and investment. However, there are some worrying signs that the strength of domestic demand is feeding through into higher imports. If demand remains strong, it could lead to a build-up of external imbalances.

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