Economic Tracker

Economies of the Eastern European countries are gaining strength, being predominantly backed by domestic demand. The GDP is expected to increase by 2.84% in Q2 2018 compared to what it was a year ago, and by 3.0% by the end of 2018. The region is benefiting from upbeat labor markets and strong inflow of European structural funds. Growth in the Cze...

Economies of the Emerging Europe are growing on a strong footing. The GDP is expected to increase by 3.42% in Q1 2018 from Q1 2017, and by 3.6% by end of 2018. The region is benefiting from buoyant labor markets and strong inflow of European structural funds apart from strong export demand from the Eurozone economy. The Czech economy grew by 4.7% ...

Strong growth is expected to continue in Emerging Europe in 2018, driven by robust private demand and a dynamic external sector. In the Czech Republic, increase in wages is driving private consumption. Following the removal of the exchange rate floor in April 2017, value of the Czech currency koruna is likely to strengthen further in 2018. Hungaria...

The Western European economies are back to the growth momentum supported by strong domestic demand and low interest rate despite high political uncertainties. The regional GDP growth is likely to increase up to 2.25% from 1.65% registered one year back. the French economic growth is expected to stay robust in the second half of 2017 supported by s...

The Western European economy will continue its recovery with economic growth gaining momentum amid continuing political uncertainty. Frost & Sullivan expects 2017 GDP growth to reach 2% with slight moderation of 1.8% in 2018. Germany is expected to continue its strong economic growth supported by increased foreign investment inflows as well as stro...

Emerging European economies are gradually registering a positive economic growth, stemming from a sensible monetary policy from the European Central Bank. However, the reliance of the Ukrainian and Turkish economies on external financing, as a result of the ongoing critical period in these countries, has remained a major area of concern in 2014.

Western European countries are experiencing a slowdown in economic growth, but the trend is uneven across the region. Purchasing Manager’s Index gave a reading of 52.1 in October 2014 (a reading above 50 signifies an expansion in output). Although major economies such as Spain and Germany reported an increase in new business opportunities, others...

Western Europe is expected to maintain its growth momentum in the latter half of 2014 but high inflation, high unemployment, and political instability prevalent in some major countries will hamper growth. Increase in domestic and external demand is expected to further improve manufacturing production, thus stimulating growth in the next two quarter...

As recovery continues in this region, growth trends have been observed to be uneven across the economies, while domestic demands remain a key growth driver in major countries. Reforming labor market conditions remain top priority, which will be instrumental in enhancing business confidence and competitiveness. Weaker Euro area recovery and market i...