Boeing’s decision to halt production of the 737 Max aircraft could deliver a big hit to the manufacturing sector just as prospects were beginning to brighten. If it the shutdown lasts the entire quarter we estimate it could knock up to 0.5%-pts annualised off first quarter GDP growth. Moreover, if staff at Boeing’s suppliers are furloughed or laid off over the coming weeks, there’s a risk the damage could be even worse.
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