The second-quarter GDP data released this week, which showed output plunging by a record 32.9% annualised, highlighted the unprecedented hit to the economy from the pandemic. We know that activity started to rebound from May onwards but, with the recovery already appearing to be slowing, more policy support is likely to be needed for that improvement to be sustained.
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