The economy is showing few signs of slowing in response to the weaker global backdrop. Admittedly exports did fall in the third quarter, but this was offset by strong domestic demand to leave GDP growth at 3% in annual terms. Business surveys suggest that growth will have been similar in the fourth quarter. The current slide in oil prices is increasing short-term uncertainty, but should be positive for the economy over the medium term.
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