The survey data have provided evidence that the slowdown in Q1 has not been too stark. And although the official figures have been weak in Q1 so far, temporary factors have been at play suggesting some rebound in March is likely. As such, we still think that GDP registered a decent 0.5% or so expansion in Q1.
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