2021-03-13
Estonia returns to growth (+3.4%) driven by exports (+10%)
While the reduction in foreign demand was responsible for two-thirds of the 2020 recession, industry and ICT will rebound this year.
Tag: export
2021-02-27
Polish exports react to Covid thanks to green FDI
Last year Poland recorded current account surpluses in each month, accounting for 18.4 billion euros. But retail sales fell 6.0% YoY in January.
2021-01-30
In Latvia, growth will return in the second quarter: +3.3% for 2021
Great hope is placed on the active contributions of ICT technologies, where growth in Latvian industry this year could reach 3-4%.
2020-12-26
In Lithuania, exports remain resilient to the pandemic
Private consumption will remain strong thanks to rising incomes, pension indexation, higher minimum wages and a vibrant labour market.
2020-12-12
In Latvia, skilled emigration and recycling hold back growth potential
Latvian GDP growth fell by -9.2% and the current account deficit is on the rise. Loans to the private sector are held back by an extensive informal sector.
2020-11-28
Estonia: excellent ICT and accounts, but weak demand damps exports
Tallinn’s GDP will fall by 4.5%, while in 2021-22 will recover with the rebound in private consumption and investment. Public debt remains the lowest in the EU.
2020-11-14
Poland: more resilience than Eurozone, but risk on investments
The diversified economic structure and low exposure to sectors affected by the pandemic allow Warsaw to contain the recession.
2020-10-31
Poland: it’s not all gold what glitters
Before the pandemic outbreak, the economy was expected to slow down slightly (+3%), with a decrease in exports and investments.