Portugal central bank keeps 2026 growth view, trims deficit forecast
Published on: Monday 15 June 2026
By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, June 15 (Reuters) - The Bank of Portugal on Monday kept its 2026 economic growth forecast at 1.8% and lowered the budget deficit projection, while anticipating an increase in inflation due to higher oil prices as a consequence of the Middle East conflict. It forecast a budget deficit of 0.2% of GDP in 2026, compared with 0.4% projected in December. In 2025, Portugal