Portugal: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Portugal

Publication Date:

September 15, 2017

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Portugal has made notable progress over the past year in reducing uncertainty over near-term risks. The exit from the Excessive Deficit Procedure in 2017, together with a marked improvement in stability and confidence in the banking system, have helped bolster investor confidence and contributed to a sharp narrowing in sovereign debt spreads since mid-March. The near-term growth outlook has also improved considerably as the ongoing recovery continues to gain momentum, with a pickup in exports and investment alongside the continued growth in private consumption. Tourism remains a key driver of growth, but has also been accompanied by a broad-based pickup in exports of goods in recent quarters.

Series:

Country Report No. 2017/278

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

September 15, 2017

ISBN/ISSN:

9781484319338/1934-7685

Stock No:

1PRTEA2017002

Pages:

64

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