The Bank of Italy on Friday raised
its 2017 growth forecast by 0.5%, to 1.4% from 0.9% in January,
citing a boost in consumer spending and investments. The central
bank also raised next year's forecast, to 1.3%. The Bank of
Italy said the forecasts had been made in light of the European
central Bank continuing its current expansionary policies.
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