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Weak consumption may thwart Slovak growth plans

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SLOVAKIA

The government's latest GDP expectations for 2016-19.

Greece will struggle to cope with rising living costs

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GREECE

The announcement comes on the back of relatively tight fiscal policies and economic growth that outperforms EU peers. Yet the bullish macroeconomic picture has not translated into…

Ukraine president gains from economic data and policy

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UKRAINE

The decision to reduce gas prices -- a gift to President-elect Volodymyr Zelensky, as it chimes with the anti-austerity messaging of his election campaign -- and not to raise…

Stagnant productivity to hold back global wages growth

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INTERNATIONAL

Trends in wages growth.

Germany’s trade surplus benefits the euro-area

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EURO-AREA

Germany’s trade surplus.

Growth outlook for 2017 improves in Central Europe

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CENTRAL EUROPE

The economic outlook after first-quarter data.

Minimum wage rises will differ in Eastern Europe's V4

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EASTERN EUROPE

The new EU directive requires those member states that have a statutory minimum wage to set it in relation to indicative reference values, such as a basket of goods and services…

Slower Polish growth may upset 2019 budget targets

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POLAND

With a two-year electoral cycle getting under way, the PiS government may be tempted to increase social spending. The stronger-than-expected economic outturn in the first half of…

UK economy faces a shallow yet prolonged downturn

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UNITED KINGDOM

The IMF forecast assumes UK interest rates peak at 6.0% (from 5.25% currently), and linger at 4.0-4.25% through to 2028. The IMF’s forecasts are similar to those of the Bank of…

Labour supply constraints will dampen Russian growth

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RUSSIA

Although the Russian economy is performing well, future growth will be at risk if current imbalances in the labour market are not resolved. Labour policies are being adjusted to…