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Spanish Economy Exhibits Resilience in Q2 with Growth Surpassing Expectations
Despite rising inflation, Spain's economy showed stronger-than-expected performance in Q2, driven primarily by domestic demand. The annual GDP growth rate remains steady at 2.7%.
Preliminary GDP growth of 0.7% outpaces the anticipated 0.6% for the quarter.
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Executive summary
Despite rising inflation, Spain's economy showed stronger-than-expected performance in Q2, driven primarily by domestic demand. The annual GDP growth rate remains steady at 2.7%.
The preliminary GDP for Spain in Q2 recorded a growth of 0.7%, exceeding the expected 0.6% and up from a prior growth of 0.6% in Q1. This performance indicates that the economy has maintained its growth momentum despite ongoing inflationary pressures.
Domestic demand was a key driver of this growth, contributing 0.6% to the overall GDP figure. Breakdown of aggregate demand reveals that household final consumption expenditure rose by 0.7%, while public administrations contributed an increase of 0.3%. Gross fixed capital formation saw a modest rise of 0.5%.
In terms of trade, exports increased by 0.8% and imports by 0.6% compared to the previous quarter, both showing signs of recovery from Q1. The annual GDP growth rate for Q2 is estimated at 2.7%, consistent with the previous four quarters, indicating a stable economic environment despite external challenges.
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