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Turkey slumps in Q3, growth to stay weaker than most expect

The much-sharper-than-expected 1.8% y/y contraction in Turkish GDP in Q3 probably marks the low point of the economy’s coup-induced slump. Nonetheless, the data reinforce our view that most analysts are far too optimistic on the outlook. Revisions to the national accounts figures also released today show that nominal GDP is 10% larger than previously estimated, although this changes little on the ground.

 

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