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Economic Indicators Show Mixed Signals

The latest batch of economic indicators has revealed a complex picture, with some sectors showing signs of growth and others experiencing decline.

Overview of Economic Indicators

  • The country’s import volume declined by -5.1% in [current year], following a 17.5% increase in [previous year].
  • The terms of trade also deteriorated, falling by -1.8%, while the nominal effective exchange rate remained steady at 1.0.
  • The real effective exchange rate showed a decline of -1.9%.
  • Broad money growth slowed down to 15.4% in [current year], compared to 21.6% in [previous year].
  • Credit to the government netted out at 6.6%, while credit to the economy grew by 7.0%.

Central Government Operations

  • Revenue increased by 19.5% in [current year].
  • Total expenditure rose even faster, up by 25.8%.
  • The primary fiscal balance showed a deficit of -4.3%.
  • The current account balance recorded a deficit of -11.2%.

Gross Domestic Investment and Savings

  • Gross domestic investment stood at 35.4%, with central government investment accounting for 6.9% of the total.
  • Gross national savings reached 24.3%, with central government savings contributing 4.9%.

Public Sector Debt

  • Public sector debt also showed an increase, rising to 73.3%.

Analysis and Implications

While some indicators suggest economic growth is slowing down, others point to continued expansion in certain sectors. The mixed signals may indicate that the economy is experiencing a period of adjustment or rebalancing.

The government has not commented on the latest data, but economists are already analyzing the implications for future policy decisions and economic outlook.