21. Although a larger trade deficit widened the current account deficit considerably, increased capital inflow has contributed towards the overall balance of payments surplus.
22. And Reuters warned that results in the second half of the year would be affected by increased capital spending.
23. Any shortfall in the trade balance must be compensated for by increased capital inflows.
24. The renewed growth in the June quarter reflected increased capital investment and consumer spending.
25. Strategists at the bank expected increased capital flows once the island joined the EU, when offshore regulations could be a hindrance.