The outlook for Emerging Europe has deteriorated in recent months. A combination of weaker growth in the euro-zone and stronger currencies has hit manufacturers, while consumers are facing the twin headwinds of higher inflation and tighter lending conditions. Central Europe still looks set to undergo a gradual slowdown but the outlook for Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria looks more uncertain. Meanwhile, Russia continues to display signs of overheating.
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