2021-07-10
Poland: great opportunities from energy and automotive, inflation permitting
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%.
Tag: export
2021-07-03
Poland: core inflation down slightly, but supply doesn’t keep pace with demand
With consumer demand expected to rise, supply will struggle: businesses face rising commodities prices, lack of components and staff shortages.
2021-05-08
Poland: the recession is helped by private consumption, exports at +9%
While private consumption accounts for 58% of GDP, Warsaw’s economic performance depends less on exports than its regional partners.
2021-04-10
Lithuania rebounds (+2.2%) with export, sales, and innovation
While the restrictions were similar to EU partners, the economic damage was much less: great opportunities from infrastructure, logistics and high-tech.
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.
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.