Macroeconomics

Hailed as the European Unions growth champion in 2019, Poland experienced significant economic contractions in 2020. A resurgence of COVID-19 caused a double-dip in countrys GDP growth rate. The economic risks associated with COVID-19 restrictions persisted in early 2021 as the second wave of the virus swept the country. Will Poland return to its p...

18 Jun 2021  |  Europe  |  Market Research

Frost Radar™ for Economic Development: Europe, 2020

Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom Emerge as the European Leaders

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The Frost Radar for Economic Development determines a region's future growth and development potential measured by its ability to enhance quality of life (QOL) for its citizens. This report explores Europes key strengths and weaknesses through country-level assessments of growth and innovation initiatives and then benchmarks each country on these 2...

11 Feb 2021  |  Europe  |  Mega Trends

A New Global Paradigm with China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative

Improved Connectivity and Reshaping of Trade Relations Leading to New Growth Opportunities

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China envisions the revival of the ancient Silk Road, which previously facilitated trade with nations across Persia, Central Asia, and Europe for over 2,000 years, as a catalyst to unify both local and international markets through trade activities and trade routes. The introduction of the One Belt, One Road Initiative in 2013 seeks to develop a ne...

Russia experienced weak GDP growth in 2019. Russia's 2020 economic downturn was two-fold: the joint impact of a crash in the oil prices and health crisis mitigation lockdowns will keep the economy contracted till early 2021. How long are the economic constraints on the growth expected to last? What are the strategic imperatives for businesses in Ru...

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...

With Brexit day fast approaching, this study examines the implications of Brexit for the UK economy and UK businesses. Key topics covered include transition period impact, UK-EU post-Brexit relationship scenarios, scenario-based macroeconomic outlook, and scenario-based industry outlook for the automotive and financial services industries. Brexit ...

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...