Navigating a Growth Slowdown: Portugal's Economic Outlook and Inflation Trends

A significant growth slowdown in the pipeline

While we continue to expect continued economic growth for the rest of the year, we expect a significant slowdown after the strong start. Export dynamics, the major growth driver in the first months of the year, are likely to be affected by a deteriorating global economic environment and a significant rise in financing costs. While we expect a further decline in inflation, this downward trend will be tempered by upward pressure from rising wages.