Domestic Economy Expands 1.9 Percent in Q3

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The domestic economy grew by 1.9 percent in the third quarter, slightly below last year’s 2.1 percent, driven mainly by a 4.1 percent rise in the services sector. Financial services and wholesale and retail trade supported growth, reflecting continued but moderate economic momentum. Economist Almandro Jansen commented on the latest figures.

Domestic Economy Expands 1.9 Percent in Q3
Leonard Witbeen

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