2021-11-13
NBP throws water on the fire of prices and populism
The Polish economy continues to grow, driven by two engines: industry and services. Next year, demand and wage pressure will be the key drivers of inflation.
Tag: growth
2021-10-30
Estonia: now it’s time to reconvert the workforce
Many unemployed have a background in sectors affected by the pandemic: the skills of job seekers often do not correspond to the new needs.
2021-10-23
Inflation is here, but hope is hard to die
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.
2021-10-16
Export and Lithuania: trade deficit narrowed in August
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.
2021-10-02
How affordable is a chess game against the EU?
Rulers in Warsaw are undermining the independence of courts, media and NGOs. Forgetting that the primacy of European laws is a key principle of the integration.
2021-09-04
How fiscal proactivity fired Lithuania back to pre-Covid world
Lithuania’s fiscal response to the crisis has been timely and adequate: GDP contracted by only 0.8%, while real growth has reached 4.8% this year.
2021-08-28
Latvian economic growth goes hand in hand with deficits and inflation
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.
2021-07-17
Estonia is the only EU country that improved poverty risk
Estonian GDP decline has actually remained at 3%, thanks to innovative progress in the digitalization of services and milder restrictions.
2021-05-22
In Poland, business charges are a risk to inflation and productivity
The increase in tax burdens would fail to cover the promised reduction in the tax burden, causing more uncertainty and reduced investment.
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.