GDP first quarter 2023: contraction due to inventory reduction and growth in service imports
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GDP outlook: sluggish growth in quarters ahead
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Sectors: contraction in ICT, recreation & culture and industry in first quarter
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Trade balance: especially higher service import worsened the trade balance
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Exports: while total exports fell businesses also became negative about export order book
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Investment: still solid investment growth
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Profitability: indication of higher profitability, but especially smaller businesses are still negative about it
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