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Signals from timely indicators not as bad as they seem

Several timely economic indicators have lurched down recently, suggesting that even our below-consensus global growth forecasts might be too optimistic. But some are not as reliable as is often assumed while others paint a more encouraging picture. Overall, we think that the latest data support our expectation for a continued modest slowdown in global GDP growth during the rest of the year.

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