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Political Uncertainty Could Threaten Europe’s Benign Outlook

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Mani
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Though Euro-area economic growth appears to have extended into the second quarter, political uncertainty could mar the region's benign economic forecasts, states Goldman Sachs.

Huw Pill and team at Goldman Sachs highlighted the positive impact of the euro and oil price weakness that's still in the pipeline in Europe in their May 21, 2015 research report titled: “Europe’s outlook: The recovery broadens but political risks linger.

Pickup in economic growth in Europe

The Goldman Sachs analysts point out that, thanks to the GDP rising by 0.4% Q/Q in the first quarter and business surveys pointing to continued recovery in the second quarter, economic growth in Europe picked up at the start of 2015. However, the analysts are surprised at the composition...

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Mani is a Senior Financial Consultant. He has worked in Senior Management role in large banking, financial and information technology organizations. He has provided solutions for major banking and securities firms across the globe in the area of retail, corporate and investment banking. He holds MBA (Finance) and Professional Management Accounting Qualifications. His hobbies are tracking global financial developments and watching sports