2024-08-24
Only real growth and exports will set solid standards
Economic growth is still based on one pillar, and that’s consumption. With a persistently high core inflation, the question is: for how long?
Tag: growth
2024-08-20
The growth- and effectiveness mindset will keep depression away
In the first semester of 2024, 28 investment projects have been implemented in Latvia, worth €263m to the economy and 1,245 new jobs.
2024-08-06
Lithuania is the key player in the European defense
Vilnius’ strategy on defense led to 14 large-scale projects within the Green Corridor worth nearly 4,000 jobs and more than EUR 1.25B in investment.
2024-08-03
Local tradition is the bread that nourishes the future
Latvian government launches a school program to include traditional rye bread in the daily meals of pupils from kindergarten to the entire first cycle.
2024-07-27
Shall the market decide on value and merit?
With government funding being increased alongside the decline in competitiveness, budget deficit and debt will only widen.
2024-07-23
Housing and sales are the measure of the consumer’s sentiment
In Poland, construction output (-8.9% YoY ) was weaker than expected, while retail sales data indicates that sentiment remains cautious.
2024-07-20
Poland: only less intervention will unleash the full potential
GDP growth in Q2 2024 was close to 3% YoY only thanks to consumption. Solid market economy will be back only upon the expiration of minimum wage policy.
2024-07-16
Thin air keeps blowing, as growth relies on public expenditures
Despite the deficit in May, a current account surplus of 0.8% of GDP is forecasted for 2024 thanks to the EU support and domestic demand.
2024-06-18
Foundations, not taxation, give sustainability to the market economy
This year Lithuania will grow by 2% and accelerate to more than 3% in 2025-26 driven by consumption and exports. However, risks arise from demographics and taxation.
2024-06-15
Export and sound money are the keys to grow
The Estonian economy remained in recession in the first quarter, but Eesti Pank is more optimistic about the second half of the year as export rebounds.