High Economic Growth in 1998, but Increasing Risks in 1999. Economic Outlook for 1998 and 1999

The Austrian economy is expected to grow in 1998 by 3.3 percent, the highest growth rate since 1991. A vigorous expansion of exports and investment outlays form the basis of this dynamic development. Economic activity is set to slow down in 1999, however, as a result of the turbulence on the global financial markets. At 2.8 percent, GDP growth in Austria will nonetheless continue to exceed the medium-term trend.