2024-08-10
Only rhetoric and shields from the reckoning are temporary
In Poland, the energy shield withdrawal brings prices for house energy to rise, core to increase, and CPI to remain at elevated levels.
2024-08-06
Lithuania is the key player in the European defense
Vilnius’ strategy on defense led to 14 large-scale projects within the Green Corridor worth nearly 4,000 jobs and more than EUR 1.25B in investment.
2024-08-03
Local tradition is the bread that nourishes the future
Latvian government launches a school program to include traditional rye bread in the daily meals of pupils from kindergarten to the entire first cycle.
2024-07-30
Estonia’s innovation generates the energy of the future
The construction of Estonia’s first pumped hydro storage plant will begin in 2025, with a capacity of 6GWh of power to the grid.
2024-07-27
Shall the market decide on value and merit?
With government funding being increased alongside the decline in competitiveness, budget deficit and debt will only widen.
2024-07-23
Housing and sales are the measure of the consumer’s sentiment
In Poland, construction output (-8.9% YoY ) was weaker than expected, while retail sales data indicates that sentiment remains cautious.
2024-07-20
Poland: only less intervention will unleash the full potential
GDP growth in Q2 2024 was close to 3% YoY only thanks to consumption. Solid market economy will be back only upon the expiration of minimum wage policy.
2024-07-16
Thin air keeps blowing, as growth relies on public expenditures
Despite the deficit in May, a current account surplus of 0.8% of GDP is forecasted for 2024 thanks to the EU support and domestic demand.
2024-07-13
Summer relax to be the swan’s song before the storm?
Despite the consumer basket being 2.5% more expensive YoY, inflation expectations have fallen – only waiting for energy prices to climb for seasonal reasons.
2024-07-09
The nastiest war is the one fought through intermediaries
Poland faces an increasing influx of refugees trying to reach EU countries via Belarus, hence the possibility of closing and guarding the 418 Km of border.