Turkey's economy grew 5.7% in the first nine months of 2006. But economists warn that the bloated current account deficit, mounting foreign debts and rising political risks could stifle future growth. Bolstered by record foreign investment inflows, booming foreign trade and a thriving construction industry, Turkey's economy grew by 5.7% in real terms between January and September 2006, despite rising concern over the country's yawning current account deficit and spiralling foreign debt, state statistical institute Turkstat has reported.
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