
Export and Lithuania: EU is the CAB surplus
Last October the CAB surplus went up to €349.0 million. The primary income balance turned to surplus due to agricultural subsidies from the EU.
Last October the CAB surplus went up to €349.0 million. The primary income balance turned to surplus due to agricultural subsidies from the EU.
In Latvia, real GDP has decelerated, hit by production and supply disruptions. The growth of purchasing power is uneven and exceeded by wages.
In Estonia, inflation of 7% in October was caused by a sharp rise in energy prices and blockages in the supply chain. Demand is driving an economic growth.
Vilnius defended its right to expand cooperation with Taiwan, with huge potential for cooperation in semiconductors, lasers, and fintech.
Latvia’s GDP growth estimates for 2021 have been revised upwards to 5.3%, as well as inflation which is expected to reach 5% by the end of the year.
The current account surplus of €168.5 million replaced the deficit recorded in July. The CAB surplus is the result of a surplus in the balance of services.
ING estimates strong price pressure due to the continued rise in fuel, food and energy. In August, PPI accelerated to 9.5% YoY.
The Latvian central bank indicates an increase in GDP of 3.3% this year and 6.5% in 2022. Budget deficit and inflation forecasts are revised upwards.
In the country, which became the fifth European economy with an average GDP of 4% in 2009-19, per capita income grew at a rate of 5.3%.
With consumer demand expected to rise, supply will struggle: businesses face rising commodities prices, lack of components and staff shortages.