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In low gear, but still moving ahead

One of Spain’s most important focuses of attack against Catalonia’s march to independence is in the area of the economy where the State has marshalled its artillery. Beginning with the “selective management” of Catalonia’s economic independence, the strategy is now one of generating fear among the people and business even as far as the stock exchange, hoping to erode confidence. While there may be doubts, data does not back the veracity of claims made so far. Economic indexes for the first half of the year are generally up on previous years and the only index to note a slowing down is in the 3rd quarter, but in Spain also. While some companies have relocated, many admit to pressure to do so.

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