2023-06-03
An EU-Ukraine front: is the gamble worth it?
Ukraine urges the EU to lift export restrictions on its agricultural products, whereas CEE countries claim local markets’ distortion.
Tag: export
2023-05-06
Rate cuts are unlikely, as the context is odd
High inflation has translated not only into a decline in real purchasing power, but also in construction- (-1.5%) and industrial production (-2.9%) drops.
2023-05-02
Estonia: from FDI catalyst to emerging investment powerhouse
Tallinn has not only consolidated its competitive IT sector and business environment: now finance and insurance firms lead the flow of FDI abroad.
2023-04-25
More projects and innovation on the road to Latvia
This year a potential investment of €1.9 billion in 40 projects are targeting Latvia, among which Marcegaglia steel and Roche biotech.
2023-04-15
Trust hangs on credibility, with growth stability at risk
A GDP contraction of –0.3% is predicted for this year in Lithuania, with +2.7% growth in 2024. Inflation to decrease more slowly than expected.
2023-04-11
Free market competition thrives productivity and cuts inflation
Poland will temporarily stop all imports of grain from Ukraine. How additional restrictions to free markets would now improve the outlook?
2023-04-08
Market competitiveness is the key factor in economic growth
Uncertainty is the key factor in Estonia’s GDP forecast, which is built on the back of the 2022 downturn: energy and consumer prices, purchasing power, and business confidence.
2023-04-04
EU is looking for strong measures to stem China
Brussels wants to get tougher with Beijing over an economic and trading relationship: are anti-coercion instruments an option on the table?
2023-04-01
With artificial high prices, sales and growth slow down
The Polish industrial production fell 1.2% YoY, with GDP growth down to 1% in Q1. Wages continue to feed inflation, putting pressure on real disposable incomes.
2023-03-11
Pumped-up wages only eat into competitiveness and money value
The rapid growth in wages drives domestic inflation. While higher energy prices, reduced access to raw materials, and weaker demand hamper exports.