Updated forecasts from Ze Germans

  • 2018 GDP 1.6% unch

  • Economy remains on a growth path despite global uncertainties

  • Current account surplus to fall from 8.3% of GDP in 2016 to 7.3% in 2018 due to strong domestic demand and high oil prices

The numbers were hinted at yesterday and the only difference was that 2018 was expected to tick up to 1.7%.