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Austria's Q1 GDP Growth Revised Up

Austria's economy grew more than initially estimated in the first quarter, final data from the WIFO research institute revealed Friday.

Gross domestic product rose 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter, up from the flash estimate of 0.2 percent. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the economy shrank 0.1 percent.

Likewise, annual growth for the first quarter was upwardly revised to 2 percent from 1.9 percent.

Gross investment grew 0.3 percent sequentially and exports climbed 0.4 percent. At the same time, total spending gained 0.2 percent.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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