Portugal : 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Portugal.

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Portugal has made notable progress over the past year in reducing uncertainty over near-term risks. The exit from the Excessive Deficit Procedure in 2017, together with a marked improvement in stability and confidence in the banking system, have help...

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund. European Dept
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2017.
Series:IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2017/278
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Portugal has made notable progress over the past year in reducing uncertainty over near-term risks. The exit from the Excessive Deficit Procedure in 2017, together with a marked improvement in stability and confidence in the banking system, have helped bolster investor confidence and contributed to a sharp narrowing in sovereign debt spreads since mid-March. The near-term growth outlook has also improved considerably as the ongoing recovery continues to gain momentum, with a pickup in exports and investment alongside the continued growth in private consumption. Tourism remains a key driver of growth, but has also been accompanied by a broad-based pickup in exports of goods in recent quarters.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (64 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
ISSN:1934-7685
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