The euro zone economy will grow this year at a rate of 4 %, one tenth more than expected last December, although in 2020 the rebound will be 4.1 % instead of the 4.2 % previously estimated. Meanwhile, the bloc's inflation rate will accelerate as a consequence of "temporary" factors this year and the…
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