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| GDP Quarterly Change: | -0.22% |
|---|---|
| GDP Annual Change: | -1.34% |
| Inflation: | 2.15% |
| Optimal OCR: | 3.50% |
| Optimal OCR Gap: | -0.80% |
| Forecasted OCR Change: | -0.25% |