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Poland: Lending Criteria to Tighten
According to the Polish National Bank (NBP), banks will tighten lending conditions further. NBP wants to support economic growth, but has to prevent a credit bubble.
November 6, 2012
Czech Republic to Stagnate
The economic outlook for the Czech Republic had to be revised again. After a significant recession in 2012, the Czech GDP will only grow by 0.2% next year.
November 2, 2012
Bulgaria´s Growth Rate to Reach 1.0% in 2012
Bulgaria´s economy performs worse than expected. Next year, economic growth will recover.
November 2, 2012
Romanian Economy to Shrink Further
With a large negative contribution expected to come from agriculture, real GDP should decline again in Q3 in quarterly terms (as well in annual terms). The contraction is likely to be larger than initially expected, Raiffeisen Zentralbank forecasts.
October 30, 2012
Czech Republic: Economic Sentiment on the Rise
According to recent surveys, confidence in the Czech Republic is increasing slightly.
October 25, 2012
Czech Banking Association Pessimistic
CBA has lowred its forecast on the Czech economy. The decreasing household consumption would be the main reason.
October 12, 2012
Austrian Economy Stagnates
According to Austrian National Bank (OeNB), the economic growth rate will be slightly negative. A recession is not excluded.
October 12, 2012
Austria: Fixed Costs Come at 55% of Household Income
In Eastern Europe, the share of fixed costs is even higher. Romanian households spend 76% of their income on fixed costs.
October 4, 2012
Czech National Bank Expects More Interest Rate Cuts
The governor of the Czech National Bank Miroslav Singer explained that the monetary easing program will continue.
September 27, 2012
Hungary: Simor Criticizes Interest Cut
The governor of Hungary´s National Bank Andras Simor warns of an increase in inflation.
September 26, 2012
Bulgarian Economy to Recover
In 2013, Bulgaria is expected to show substantially higher growth rates, UniCredit Bulbank says.
September 24, 2012
Poland Adapts Austerity Targets
Due to the economic crisis in Europe, the Polish government gives up its aim to reach a budget deficit below 2.2% of GDP.
September 5, 2012
Hungary: Foreign Direct Investments Declining
Against the reference period of 2011, investments in Hungary were down by 6%.
September 3, 2012
Slovenian Bankruptcy Would Hit Austria Particularly Hard
Prime Minister Janez Jansa announced that Slovenia may have to declare its national bankruptcy in October. Austria´s share in foreign direct investment made in Slovenia reaches about 50%.
September 3, 2012
Poland´s Central Bank Dissatisfied with GDP Growth
In the second quarter, Poland grew by 2.4% instead of 3.0%. The Polish Central Bank does not want to postpone quantitative easing measures any longer.
September 1, 2012
Romania Still Shows Weak Growth Rates
“We expect economic recovery to remain sluggish. Weak external demand suggests exports and industry would not offer support to GDP growth. “ RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) says.
August 31, 2012
Slovenia in a Vicious Circle
Slovenia´s Prime Minister Janez Jansa warns that his country may has to announce its national bankruptcy in October.
August 31, 2012
Polish Retail Sales Growing Substantially
In July, Polish retail sales increased by 6.9% on the year. In 2012, retail sales are expected to increase by 6.5%.
August 24, 2012
Croatia: Crisis Sharpens
The Croatian recession seems to continue. Consumption falls further, unemployment continues to rise.
August 7, 2012
Austrian Inflation Up Again
Slight increase of consumer price inflation to 2.2% (HICP 2.2%) in June 2012.
July 16, 2012
Income Grows Slower Than GDP
For years, the increase in wages and salaries is lower than the rise in company profits.
July 14, 2012
Austrian GDP per Capital € 35,710 in 2011
Austrian economy 2011: growth of +2.7% despite challenging global environment. The manufacturing industry was the driving factor of the growth last year.
July 13, 2012
Austrian Central Bank Expects Economic Stabilization
Austria´s budget deficit is expected to decrease, the economic growth should increase slightly.
June 11, 2012
Optimistic Economic Forecasts for Austria
According tot he Austrian Central Bank (OeNB), Austria´s economic growth will be substantially above the European average.
June 8, 2012
Slow Growth in Austrian Industry
In 2012, the Austrian economy is expected to grow by 0.8%. The overall uncertainty remains, optimism in the Austrian industrial sector shrinks.
June 1, 2012
Economic Indicator: Slow Recovery Expected
The Bank Austria business indicator indicates a slight upward trend. In the second quarter, economic growth is expected to reach 0.2%.
May 16, 2012
Austrian Economy Grows Slowly
After a period of stagnation, the Austrian economy showed a small growth rate of 0.2% in the first quarter of 2012.
May 15, 2012
Austrian Economy Recovers Slowly
The Austrian Central Bank (OeNB) sees signs of a recovery. A recession is not expected.
March 20, 2012
Turnaround for Austrian Economy?
Bank Austria´s business indicator states that the Austrian economy could return to growth. For the first quarter, a small growth rate is expected.
February 14, 2012
Signs for Economic Stabilization
The Austrian Central Bank (OeNB) sees signs that the economic downturn trend can be stopped. A small growth in 2012 could be possible.
January 17, 2012
Inflation Reached 3.3% in 2011
Annual rate of the Consumer Price Inflation went up to +3.3 % (HICP: +3.6%) in the year 2011. Inflation in December went down slightly.
January 16, 2012
2012 Brings Stagnation for Austrian Economy
According to Bank Austria´s economic indicator, Austrian economic growth will only reach 0.8% this year.
January 16, 2012
Economic Downturn Becomes More Obvious
Due to the strong development in the first half year, Austria´s economic growth will amount to 2.9% in 2011. However, for 2012 the growth rate will decrease significantly.
November 16, 2011
Austrian Inflation Decreases to 3.4%
Consumer Price Inflation decreased to +3.4% in October 2011. The main draivers are lodging and energy prices.
November 16, 2011
Austrian Households Control Assets worth € 471bn
Despite a declining savings rate, households remain the most important provider of capital to domestic banks.
November 3, 2011
Online Shopping is Booming in Austria
45% of the Austrian population already practiced online shopping. The share of enterprises using mobile broadband connections rose significantly against 2010.
October 18, 2011
Consumer Confidence Declines in the Second Quarter
In line with the global trend, Austrian consumers have recently become less optimistic. Major concerns are rising cost of living and the general economic situation.
August 19, 2011
Monthly Expenditures of Austrian Households: € 2,910
Household Budget Survey 2009/10: Monthly expenditures for housing and energy account for 24%.
April 12, 2011
Austrian Industrial Production Still Growing
Statistics Austria: Rise in Production index in January 2011: 8.4% over January 2010
March 26, 2011
Vienna Reacts to Predicted Housing Shortage
Union and construction industry welcome the "housing offensive" of the city government.
March 17, 2011
Austrian Inflation Speeds Up
The Austrian consumer price inflation increased to 2.5% in January 2011. This development has been caused by rising energy prices.
March 1, 2011
Henkel CEE grows in Eastern Europe
The German company, which has set up its Eastern European headquarters in Vienna, achieved a sales increase of 6%.
February 26, 2011
Increase in Electricity and Gas Consumption
Austrian electricity consumption rises to the level before the economic crisis. Gas consumption is also showing a new record.
February 16, 2011
Strong Sales and Weak Profits in Austria's Retail Business
Almost all sectors recorded sales growth, but not all businesses benefited from the boom: "Sales growth is not equal to profit growth".
February 16, 2011
Austrian Inflation to be well above 2% in 2011
Temporary price-drivers of fuels, commodities as well as the budget consolidation spurring inflation on, but lack of cyclical inflationary pressures.
January 27, 2011
Inflation Increased up to 2.2% in Austria
The Consumer Price Inflation (HICP) increased up to 2.2 % in December 2010. This was mainly due to energy prices.
January 15, 2011
Sales Increases for the Pfeiffer Group
The Upper Austrian commercial group increased its sales last year to € 682m. Price pressures are however immense, according to Pfeiffer.
January 13, 2011
Record of New Car Registrations
The number of registrations of new passenger cars registered an increase in Austria of 2.9% compared with 2009, with a total of 328,563 vehicles.
January 12, 2011
REWE Group Focuses on Wind Power
6500 MWh of electricity per year are generated by wind turbines in the Lower Austrian Haindorf. The energy produced is bought by the REWE Group.
December 28, 2010
Tourists from Russia Increase
The number of Russian guests in Austria continues on the rise. A double-digit growth might even be possible again.
December 28, 2010
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