After manufacturing output had already risen in the fourth quarter of last year, it increased even more strongly in January and was also higher year-on-year in some energy-intensive sectors. The value of construction put in place fell in January and was also down year-on-year. This was the first year-on-year decline in two years. The current account surplus…

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Charts of the week from 26 February to 1 March 2024:consumer prices, active and inactive population, turnover in trade and other charts

The year-on-year increase in consumer prices rose slightly in February, to 3.4%, mainly due to higher growth in services…

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