Purchasing Power
CPI: Austrian Inflation Rate Increased Slightly to 1.8% Y/Y
The annual inflation rate of the consumer price index measured by Statistics Austria went up to 1.8% in May 2014 (April 1.7%).
June 16, 2014
Austrians Cautiously Observant
Despite economic recovery the Austrian citizens are still cautiously observant.
April 22, 2014
Austria: Government Wants “Restrictive Budget Performance”
Today the Austrian government has decided upon a “restrictive budget performance.
April 8, 2014
Fitch: Polish Rating Foundations Very Solid
As reported by news portal “Warsaw Voice”, rating agency Fitch considers the Polish credit rating foundations to be very solid.
April 8, 2014
Austria: “Financial Crisis is Not Yet Over”
Deputy Chancellor and Finance Minister Michael Spindelegger considers the financial crisis not to be completely over.
April 2, 2014
Leitl: “Growth Must Not Mean Less Reforms”
Economic growth is now weaker than in the previous phases of upturn.
March 28, 2014
Poland: Promising Years Ahead
Poland observes the crisis in Ukraine with great concern, but does not forget to upgrade national resources.
March 25, 2014
Recovery of Austrian Economy Continues
Austrian economy continues its recovery despite weaker upswing.
March 17, 2014
Poland: “Time for Belt-Tightening”
Poland is required to cut the deficit in the public finance sector.
March 13, 2014
Poland: Economic Growth to Accelerate
According to the latest estimates of the Polish National Bank (NBP), the annual economic recovery could accelerate to 3.7 percent in the period from 2014 to 2016.
March 11, 2014
Poland: Fastest Growing Economy in EU
According to the EU Commission, Poland will see the fastest growth in 2014 among the largest former communist countries of the European Union.
February 26, 2014
Austria: Tax Increases to be Resolved
The Austrian National Assembley will resolve tax increases.
February 24, 2014
Austria: Wifo Projects Gloomy Economic Outlook
A restrained economic growth, high unemployment rate and measures for the consolidation of the state budget are the factors which affect the economic development on a medium-term.
February 21, 2014
“Polish Economy at Crossroads“
In an interview with Austrian daily “WirtschaftsBlatt“, Ryszard Petru, chairman of the Society of Policy Economists, sees high chances for the Polish economy; however, only if the country knows how to support innovation.
February 21, 2014
Austria: Economic Upturn Still in Standby-Mode
According to the analysis of the economic indicator of Bank Austria, there is moderate growth and hope for the first quarter in 2014.
February 17, 2014
Slovenian Economy to Shrink “Only” 2 Percent
According to the ERBD’s (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) revision, Slovenia’s economy will shrink “only” 2 percent up from a 2.5 contraction of GDP which was forecast in November.
January 22, 2014
Erste Group: Moderate Economic Recovery in Eurozone
Euro area sentiment indicators point to a continuation of the moderate recovery, according to Erste Bank.
January 20, 2014
Southeastern Europe Endangered of Civil Unrests
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, several CESEE countries may face civil unrests in 2014. In particular, Southeastern Europe is in the danger zone.
January 4, 2014
Austria: Purchasing Power Shrinks Further
According to Generali insurance group, Austrians expect that their real income shrinks further.
December 30, 2013
Wifo: Sluggish Growth Because of Weak Consumption
According to Wifo’s (Austrian Institute of Economic Research) prognosis for the coming years, economic upturn in Austria will remain flat because of weak consumption.
December 19, 2013
Poland: GDP Growth Speeds up
The long-awaited economic recovery starts to accelerate in Poland.
December 2, 2013
Leitl: Growth Stimulating Measures for Budget Consolidation
Leitl calls for growth stimulating measures which are the basis for the consolidation of the Austrian budget.
November 28, 2013
OECD: Restructuring of Banks Required
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) calls for a fast progress in the establishing of a banking union in the Eurozone and restructuring of the banking sector to boost economic growth.
November 19, 2013
Bank Austria: Economic Recovery Continues
The Bank Austria Business Indicator provides an overview of the current economic situation in Austria.
November 18, 2013
Austria: Slight Economic Growth
The Austrian Institute for Economic Research (Wifo) has forecast an increase of the macroeconomic production by 0.2 percent in real terms compared to the previous quarter.
November 14, 2013
Half of Austrians Consider the Country Stuck in Recession
According to an online survey, the Austrians are confident and not concerned by the most recent recession in the Eurozone. With a total of 87 index points consumer’s confidence remained stable in the third quarter of 2013.
November 12, 2013
Czech Republic: CNB to Intervene in Forex Market
After the Czech koruna (CZK) was devalued, the Czech National Bank (CNB) is keen on preventing a deflation. However, the key rate cannot be cut anymore as it is close to zero.
November 11, 2013
Stable Outlook for Recovery of Austrian Economy
The outlook for economic improvement has stabilized. Both Wifo’s economy test and Wifo’s early indicator point to an upward trend.
November 8, 2013
Serbia: Only Minor Growth Expected
In 2014 the Western Balkan state is expected to achieve only an insignificant economic growth rate.
November 6, 2013
Austria: Saving Quota Down
At the moment, the savings ratio only comes at 5.2%. An increasing number of Austrians suffer from a declining real income.
October 31, 2013
Slovenia: Income Falls Persistently
Average monthly earnings for August 2013 lower than in the previous month both in nominal and in real terms. Annual earnings were down by 2.5% in real terms.
October 17, 2013
Austria: Purchasing Power Grows Slightly
According to a study published by RegioData Research, Austria could improve its level of purchasing power in the years from 2008 to 2012.
October 15, 2013
Austrian Savings Quota Drops
Compared to 2012, Austrians have less financial room. The savings quota falls from 7.4% to 5.2%.
October 11, 2013
Romania: Recovery Depends on External Factors
Thanks to foreign demand and foreign investors, Romania´s economy accelerates. However, domestic demand is still the country´s weak point.
October 4, 2013
Wifo: Austrian Economy Sees Upturn
Today the Austrian Institute for Economic Research (Wifo) has released its prognosis for 2013 and 2014. The institute sees the first signs of an economic recovery.
October 4, 2013
Economic Recovery and Interest Rate Turnaround Also in Austria?
Not only Germany but also the peripheral areas of the European Union see economic recovery supported by an increasing export activity.
October 3, 2013
Serbia: Minor Growth of GDP
Serbia's real GDP growth in second quarter of year stands at 0.2%
October 1, 2013
Modest Increase in Croatian Purchase Power
Croatian per capita consumer spending is forecast to increase by a modest 18% to 2017.
October 1, 2013
Poland: Budget for 2014 Realistic
According to Witold Kozinski, Deputy Govenor of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), the budget plan for 2014 is “realistic” and the risk of amendmends to the budget minimal.
September 23, 2013
Faymann: Austria as Role Model for Investments and Employment Programs
The Austrian Chancellor calls for a fair distribution of wealth and lower taxes on wages.
September 20, 2013
Poland: Minor Slowdown in Industrial Production
On a year-on-year comparison basis, industrial output increased 2.2 percent in August while it declined 4.5 percent compared to July this year.
September 19, 2013
Croatia: No End of Recession in Sight
For the seventh quarter in a row, Croatia´s GDP was down. The main problem is the weakening domestic consumption and the high unemployment quota.
September 19, 2013
Austria: ÖVP Rejects Tax Reforms by Social Democrats
Chancellor and Leader of the Social Democrats Werner Faymann is in favor of lower taxes on wages. His model includes reliefs of up to € 1,011 annually. However, coalition partner, the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) rejects the plans.
September 18, 2013
Austria: Inflation Rate on Lowest Level in Three Year
In August, food became significantly more expensive while the prices for fuel decreased 4.7 percent. The inflation rate dropped 1.8 percent.
September 16, 2013
Bulgaria: Annual Inflation of 2.9 Percent
Bulgaria's annual average inflation was 2.9 percent on a year-on-year comparison.
September 13, 2013
Poland: Economic Growth to Speed Up
According to GUS, the Polish Central Statistical Office, GDP grew by 0.8 percent in the second quarter of 2013 on a year-on-year comparison basis, which is an increase of 0.3 percent from 0.5 percent in the first quarter of the year.
September 2, 2013
Croatia: „Insufficient Move Towards the Positive Direction“
Croatia hopes its economy is moving in the "positive direction".
September 2, 2013
Poland: Budget Amendment Passed in Parliament
In order to adapt to the slow economic growth the government has amended the budet by permitting this year’s budget deficit to increase to PLN 16bn as well as approving PLN in spending cut, as announced at a press conferenced on Tuesday.
August 21, 2013
Romania: Positive Inflation Development
Inflation dynamics in Romania surprised on the positive side in July.
August 13, 2013
Romania: Significant Drop in Purchase Power
General consumption climate is unfavorable in Europe at the moment.
August 12, 2013
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