GDP: Upgrade 2011, Downgrade 2012

We have upgraded our end-2011 forecast to 7.3% of GDP, from 4.9%, as strong oil revenues and a ban on imports has reduced the drag on GDP while private consumption and fixed investment growth has accelerated more rapidly than anticipated. However, we have slightly downgraded our 2012 forecast on anticipation of slowing investment and reduced oil revenues.

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