Economic Outlook

Forecast summary as of 30 April 2025

 

                 
  Reference Scenario**
(Lower Tariffs)
Alternative Scenario***
(Higher Tariffs)
%2024*20252026
20252026
 GDP Growth2.52.01.81.31.0
 Headline Inflation0.40.50.80.20.4
 Core Inflation0.60.90.90.70.7
                 

* Outturn

** Prolonged and delayed negotiations, with the United States periodically granting reciprocal tariff exemptions to trading partners, including tariff exemptions for China starting from Q3 2025. The overall situation remains highly uncertain at least until the end of 2026

*** Starting from Q3 2025, all countries successfully negotiated a 50% reduction in the latest reciprocal tariffs, with the U.S. economy expected to experience a technical recession this year.