ECONOMICS COMMENTARY
May 16, 2014
Italy: First quarter GDP disappoints, but PMI shows brighter start to second quarter
The Italian economy disappointingly slid back into contraction at the start of the year. However, positive PMI data in April and signs of a turnaround in consumer spending point to a quick return to growth in the second quarter.
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