2023-05-20
Money laundering body: is it an economic asset or liability?
Banks should know their customers and innovate in ICT, while the state focus on prosecution without spreading unnecessary costs throughout the economy.
Tag: reforms
2023-04-29
Even the brightest hope cannot deny a harsh truth
Despite the optimistic forecast, inflation in Latvia remains among the highest in the euro area. Investment growth prospects have not improved.
2023-04-22
The EU fine against Poland on the judiciary is halved
Although it is recognized that Poland did implement some changes, others that were requested have yet to be suspended.
2023-04-15
Trust hangs on credibility, with growth stability at risk
A GDP contraction of –0.3% is predicted for this year in Lithuania, with +2.7% growth in 2024. Inflation to decrease more slowly than expected.
2023-04-08
Market competitiveness is the key factor in economic growth
Uncertainty is the key factor in Estonia’s GDP forecast, which is built on the back of the 2022 downturn: energy and consumer prices, purchasing power, and business confidence.
2023-03-04
Free market competition to break the double-digit inflation
Central banks are normally cited as the entities who fix the economy by disinflation, not those who broke the market by causing inflation.
2023-02-28
Simplification and efficiency empower economic growth and individual freedom
e-Residency created an environment for entrepreneurs able to generate 1.8 billion euros in turnover and create 6,700+ jobs in Estonia.
2023-02-25
Stability and export cut inflation and protect money value
While the global economic situation is deteriorating, the focus should be reversed on GDP growth and net exports, targeting core inflation.
2023-02-21
Courage, stability, and growth empower FDI, innovation, and wellbeing
Lithuania is one of Europe’s most digitized countries, easing economic crosscurrents through targeted stimulus, FDI, and global partnerships.
2023-02-11
The clock is ticking, now it’s time for action
In Latvia, inflation increased by 20.8% YoY, with the annual rate at 17.3%. Disinflation likelihood is less than in the US, given the ECB delay in raising rates.