article_snippet.sent: Overall, total orders in the period moved from a balance of zero to plus one, lifted by domestic orders which rose modestly.
article_snippet.sent: But Scotiabank's Alan Clarke said the second quarter should be much stronger.
article_snippet.sent: Meanwhile, borrowing costs are falling and monetary stimulus appears to have revived the eurozone economy.'
article_snippet.sent: However, we believe growth prospects are still decent for the eurozone economy as long as there is not prolonged political uncertainty following the General Election. '
article_snippet.sent: The fundamentals look particularly promising for consumer spending. '
article_snippet.sent: Extended low oil prices and generally limited input prices should boost companies' margins and be supportive to business investment along with a generally healthy economic environment and improved profitability.'