Real gross domestic product (GDP)* increased in Q2 2024 (+0.3% after +0.3% in the previous quarter). Final domestic demand (excluding inventories) picked up slightly and made a positive contribution to GDP growth this quarter (+0.1 point after 0.0 point in the first quarter of 2024), due to the slight rebound in gross fixed capital formation (GFCF, +0.1% after -0.4%). Household consumption was stable this quarter (0.0% after -0.1%). Foreign trade also made a positive contribution to growth in Q2 2024 (+0.2 point after +0.3 point). Imports were stable (0.0% after -0.3%), while exports remained dynamic (+0.6% after ... (full story)