Slovakia
Slovak inflation in September up to its highest figure in 10 years
Consumer prices grew by 4.6% year-on-year in September,
Slovak central bank governor charged with bribery
Peter Kazimir is the most high-profile figure from the former centre-left Smer government targeted by the current rightwing government's anti-corruption drive.
CEE needs to speed up transition to new growth model, argues GLOBSEC report
Annual CEE Strategic Transformation Index puts Slovenia top in CEE (after Austria), followed by Czechia and Poland.
Slovak industrial production slightly up y/y in August
Output growth slowing down for the fourth consecutive month as chip shortage hampers recovery.
CEE/SEE countries unite in defence of nuclear power
EU’s pro-nuclear member states want nuclear energy to be included in the bloc's green taxonomy as a way to ameliorate climate change.
COMMENT: Risk premiums in Central Europe during the COVID era do surprisingly well
In times of crisis there is a fight to quality by bond traders who are keen to reduce their risks. However, in this crisis the countries of Central Europe have done surprisingly well thanks to ECB support.
Slovak inflation at its highest level since October 2012
Inflation hits 3.8% in August, driven by higher prices in transport, construction materials and food.
GLOBSEC: No debt ratio is safe for small EU countries
Targeted EU fiscal rule reform is desirable but should consider the inherent risks for smaller member states.
Slovakia's GDP grew by more than 9% in 2Q21, statistics office confirmed
In quarter-on-quarter terms, GDP reached 2% growth.
EV market may create copper deficit
Auto fleets' shift to electric vehicles in a global drive to cut carbon emissions will involve a drawdown on copper that could transform markets, and spur additional supply.
Slovak unemployment rate stands at 7.66% in July
Jobless figures fall for fourth consecutive month.
Slovak investor Krupa found guilty by US court of harassing Czech billionaire Bakala
Controversial Slovak activist investor hired demonstrators by Crowds on Demand presenting themselves as civic activists fighting to 'defend the Czech OKD miners'.
Central European economies bounce back from the pandemic
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have already surpassed their end 2019 GDP levels.
Erste Group revises upwards CEE region’s 2021 growth outlook
CEE lender cites region’s outstanding resilience during the pandemic and the expected positive impact from the EU’s recovery fund.
CEE dealmaking back at pre-COVID levels in H1, says Mergermarket
The first half was particularly strong in the mid-market and smaller-ticket segment.
