EU predicts lower economic growth for State next year at just 1%

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THE EUROPEAN Commission yesterday sharply lowered its forecast for economic growth in Ireland next year. It now expects gross domestic product to expand by just 1 per cent. Three months ago it forecast GDP growth of 1,9 per cent for 2012.

11/30/2011 — Filed under: Finance
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Does the French Government Really Believe Its Own Economic Forecasts?

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde

With the summer vacation period coming to an end, and a new policy-making season beginning, this is a good time for a reality check on the French government’s economic forecasts.

08/17/2010 — Filed under: Finance
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Bulgarian Economy Minister Upbeat about 2011 Forecast

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An economic growth of 3,5% in 2011 is possible, according to Bulgaria’s Economy and Energy Minister, Traicho Traikov.

08/13/2010 — Filed under: Finance
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Economy in Britain Shows Signs of Strength

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The British economy showed signs of strengthening Thursday after reports that the country’s budget deficit shrank at a faster pace than expected in July and retail sales posted the biggest gain in five months.

07/28/2010 — Filed under: Finance
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