The news that euro-zone GDP rose by 1.0% in Q2 confirmed that the economy is performing very well, both by its own and international standards. But this might not last. The recovery is still heavily reliant on German exports, which will probably slow with global demand. And after such a deep recession, a short period of strong growth will do nothing to stoke inflationary pressure.
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