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.
Tag: growth
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.
2024-06-08
Estonia on the top of innovation, technology, and sustainability
Estonia’s success in startups and deeptech is attributed to a supportive ecosystem, innovative policies, and a strong talent pool.
2024-06-01
Logistics and high-quality staff are the heart of Poland
In 2023, EUR 7.4 bn FDI flowed into Poland, making it the sixth-largest industrial real estate in Europe with the third-lowest unemployment rate.
2024-05-25
It’s not assumptions, but the purchasing power that matters
In Poland, the increase in core inflation remains a problem. The return of market electricity prices won’t leave room for rate cuts.
2024-05-21
Growth flies high: Ryanair blows 120m in investments
Kaunas aircraft industry thrives with 2 new aircraft maintenance, 4 new routes, and 1,250+ new jobs in the region including pilots, cabin crew, and engineers.