We think that the huge upward revision to Ireland’s Q1 GDP data this morning, to show a rapid expansion that was in large part driven by tariff front-running, will lead to euro-zone growth being pushed up to 0.6% q/q in the first quarter. This effect might have continued in Q2. But it would be massively overstating the underlying strength of the economy.
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