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Portuguese economy's external surplus falls 45.8% in the first half

The Portuguese economy recorded an external surplus of €1.201 billion between January and June, according to data from the Bank of Portugal.

Portuguese economy's external surplus falls 45.8% in the first half
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According to the Bank of Portugal (BdP), the Portuguese economy accumulated an external surplus of €1.201 billion in the first half of 2023.

This figure represents a decrease of 45.8% compared to the same period last year.

These data were recently released, highlighting the downward trend in the external surplus of the economy relative to 2022.