The reality is the opposite: for several reasons, growth will slow further in the second half of 2012 and be even lower in 2013 – close to stall speed. First, growth in the second quarter has decelerated from a mediocre 1.8% in January-March, as job creation – averaging 70,000 a month – fell sharply.
1) Le taux de croissance qui atteignait la valeur médiocre de 1,8% au cours du premier trimestre a encore fléchi car la création d'emplois (environ 70 000 par mois) s'est effondrée.