Portugal's Centeno Sees Growth a Little Above 2% to 2019

The video discusses the forecasted slowdown in economic growth from 2.6% to 2.2% in 2018. Despite positive trends in the labor market and exports, a prudent economic projection is advised for budgetary purposes. The potential growth of the Portuguese economy is around 2%, with optimism for continued growth following financial sector stabilization.

What is the predicted economic growth rate for 2018?

• 2.6%

• 2.2%

• 3.0%

• 1.8%

Which sector has shown the fastest improvement according to the speaker?

• Financial sector

• Labor market

• Investment

• Exports

What is the reason given for projecting a prudent economic evolution?

• To stabilize the currency

• To increase exports

• To attract foreign investment

• For budgetary purposes

What is the expected potential growth rate of the Portuguese economy?

• 3.0%

• 1.5%

• 2.5%

• 2.0%

What is the speaker's outlook on the economy's ability to grow?

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Optimistic

• Uncertain