Portugal Economy Stalls in Q1 Following Winter Storms
Portugal's economy stagnated in the first quarter as storms hit exports and energy prices rose. Annual growth hit 2.3% despite the quarterly slowdown.
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Portugal’s economy stagnated in the first quarter of 2026 after severe storms and flooding disrupted exports in the central region.
The 0% quarterly growth follows a 0.9% expansion in the final period of 2025. Investors are monitoring the slowdown as energy price hikes linked to conflict in Iran pressure European recovery.
