2023-09-30
Despite politics’ focus on demand, no growth no party
The core inflation is expected to remain elevated due to the non-competitive wage growth affecting both demand and costs in the price-setting process.
Tag: politics
2023-09-26
Never underestimate how much poverty inflation and rhetoric bring
Poland’s central bank lowered interest rates despite inflation standing at 10%. The zloty immediately lost value against the dollar and the euro.
2023-09-19
When borders are weaponized, the crossing is shut down
Latvia closes one of its two crossing points with Belarus and signed for a purchase of the German medium-range air defence system IRIS-T.
2023-09-09
Lithuania is resilient and competitive, let’s not derail
Vilnius’ economy is predicted to slightly contract this year (-1.4%) before bouncing back (+2.9%) – as long as the focus is on innovation and productivity.
2023-08-26
Election big spending is only a victory for inflation
Poland raises spending on defence, health, social benefits, and public-sector pay: all money supply that sets an exchange of nothing for something.
2023-08-19
Eastern borders are weapons full of fear and instability
Since Wagner mercenaries arrived Belarus, Latvia Lithuania and Poland prepare for increasing illegal border crossings and hybrid threats.
2023-08-12
How grain supply weights on the global market prices
The viability of alternative export routes to the Ukrainian grain presents transportation and capacity costs for an already tight global wheat market.
2023-08-08
The cost of living crisis is here to stay
While most of consumers expect prices to stay high, Polish inflation is set to receive a boost with a 60% increase in child benefit payments (+0.8% GDP).
2023-07-22
Armed pressure is heating instability in the East
Poland move military units to the east due to the presence in Belarus of Wagner Group, one of the most battle-hardened mercenary forces.
2023-07-18
First things first, a stable and independent power system
With support from Poland and European funding (1.6 bn), the Baltics will upgrade their infrastructure and disconnect from the BRELL system.