National economy grows 2.5% year-on-year, but CIP/ISEG barometer signals slight slowdown

The CIP/ISEG Economic Situation Barometer estimates that Portugal's GDP grew by 2.5% in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, but notes a quarterly slowdown of 0.3%. The report highlights concerns over falling industrial production, particularly in the automotive sector, and expresses skepticism regarding the government's 2027 State Budget projections for private investment growth.