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.
Tag: inflation
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.
2024-05-18
Bank loans are the fire burning under the ashes
Difficulties in repaying loans can be a serious worry for households and businesses as the risks coming from Sweden are still high.
2024-04-23
Wealth thrives with efficient production and market salary
Timid manufacturing alongside a recovery in demand indicates weak exports, while pro-social government policies pump wages at the expense of productivity.
2024-04-16
No discipline no growth: why fiscal rigor is necessary
The IMF recommends that getting competitiveness back on the track of growth needs decisive fiscal consolidation and increasing productivity.
2024-04-06
Without shields, it’s the cooler inflation that will prove temporary
In Poland, the MPC will stick to its cautious approach and refrain from monetary easing this year: CPI inflation will start climbing again.
2024-03-30
Optimism lies only in the news, weak performance persists
Latvia’s economy is projected to be sluggish: labour costs present risks to growth and competitiveness, while fuelling inflation.
2024-03-26
Export and sound money would be the game changer
Additional problems arise when the state softens the recession, widening the budget deficit with additional money into the economy.
2024-03-19
The game is not over: growth and export are key
Lithuania’s optimism assumes a rapidly increasing household real income: will wages keep rising faster than prices with no consequences?
2024-03-09
The surface may cool down, but instability burns underneath
Estonia should build on the competitive advantages of an efficient business environment and wide digital experience to escape stagflation.