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PMIs suggest DMs avoided recession in Q1

The flash PMIs for March suggest that not only did advanced economies avoid recession in Q1, but the outlook for activity has improved as well. However, we still think the hit from higher interest rates will intensify. And with services price pressures proving sticky, most central banks have a bit more work to do.

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