OECD raises Eurozone, UK growth forecasts

The OECD raised its 2006 growth forecasts for the euro zone and UK on Tuesday 5 September, but kept its forecast for US growth unchanged and lowered its projection for Japan.

It said data for the first half of the year point to 'some gradual rebalancing' of economic growth between the two sides of the Atlantic.

'Following this catch up, growth is likely to slow somewhat in Europe whilst the US and Japanese expansions regain some momentum,' OECD chief economist Jean-Philippe Cotis said.

'The

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.