The University of Hawaii’s Economic Research Organization is optimistic about the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with improving labor market conditions and the expected return of international visitors. (Photo courtesy of University of Hawaii) A University of Hawaii organization is optimistic about the state’s economic recovery from theRead More →
The 2022 Franchise Economic Outlook shows that franchising is leading the economic recovery in the United States. Tweet that “At all levels, local franchise businesses provide opportunities for economic and professional advancement,” said the IFA President and CEO. Matthew Haller. “For aspiring entrepreneurs, franchising removes barriers so they can moreRead More →
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Organization for Accountable Governance (ORG) has named Hubert Edwards to head its economics committee. A management consultant at Next Level Solutions, Edwards is a former senior banking executive, lead auditor and regulatory consultant with one of the nation’s leading accounting firms, and a lead bank examinerRead More →
India’s FY2023 budget investment surge in the infrastructure sector is expected to usher in faster economic growth, ratings agency Crisil said. The majority of the massive capital expenditure of the 2022-23 budget – Rs 7.50 lakh crore – will be spent on infrastructure development. Furthermore, the budget avoided a definitiveRead More →
The 2022-2023 budget is a comprehensive and transparent budget, which reflects confidence in the economic recovery. Against the background of the third wave of Covid, it is a fairly balanced budget. It strikes a balance between the need to revive the economy and ongoing fiscal constraints, focusing primarily on theRead More →
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Standing Committee of the National Assembly (AN) issued on December 30, 2021 a resolution enabling the implementation of a number of mechanisms and policies in the health sector serving COVID-19 prevention and control activities, including drug and drug ingredient management. After theRead More →
PROVIDE / UTILITIESMelissa Seixas President, Duke Energy Florida, St. Petersburg “Since January 2021, natural gas prices have more than doubled after a number of single events that pushed prices up and drove supplies down. This doesn’t just affect utility companies, but a variety of industries that rely on natural gas.Read More →
While COVID-19 has been tough on everyone, it is not an “equal opportunity” disease. The virus poses a greater threat to those who are already in poor health, many of whom are concentrated in poor countries with weak public health systems. Moreover, not all countries can spend a quarter ofRead More →
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WASHINGTON, DC – A new national report outlines the potential path for economic recovery this year as the pandemic continues for a third year. The group of economists and scientists say the recovery will be driven by several recent trends, including supply chain disruptions, increased household savings and growth inRead More →
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WASHINGTON — A new national report outlines the potential path for economic recovery this year as the pandemic continues for a third year. The group of economists and scientists says the recovery will be driven by several recent trends, including supply chain disruptions, rising household savings and growth in onlineRead More →
The UK economy is starting 2022 on the back foot as a record number of coronavirus infections and tighter restrictions driven by the Omicron variant cloud growth prospects. It comes after a slower pace of growth at the end of last year as businesses and households face increasing pressure fromRead More →
VIETNAM, January 1 – General secretary of the Nguyá»…n Phú Trá»ng party. —Photo VNA / VNS The party’s general secretary, Nguyá»…n Phú Trá»ng, talks with the Vietnamese News Agency on the occasion of the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) on the importance of strengthening the building and rectification of theRead More →
LOCAL governments are expected to receive nearly 1,000 billion pesos next year in tax revenues from the national government. According to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the share of the National Tax Allocation (NTA) for local governments will be 959.04 billion pesos, up from 263.54 billion pesos orRead More →
yesterday stabilized -1.15% to 279.15 as fears mounted that the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant would hamper the global economic recovery. The variant first detected last month has so far been reported in at least 89 countries, although the severity of the disease it causes remains unclear. The NetherlandsRead More →
The rebound in the Australian economy forecast in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYFEO) is positive for the real estate market, said the new chairman of the Real Estate Institute of Australia. Hayden Groves, who was elected last week, said the economic boost should give buyers and sellers theRead More →
ABSTRACT COVID-19 poses real risks to the achievement of Malawi’s national development aspirations as adopted in the new Long Term Development Vision, Malawi 2063 (MW2063); as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to declining economic activities and growth rates, threats from COVID-19 include erosion of national institutionalRead More →
KUALA LUMPUR: Almost 70%, or 156.18 billion RM, of the 225 billion RM allocated under the four economic stimulus and aid plans launched this year have been spent to stimulate the country’s economy as of November 30, 2021, said the Dewan Negara today. Deputy Finance Minister II Yamani Hafez MusaRead More →
Economic activity in Colorado has rebounded to its pre-pandemic peak in September 2021 and the economy is expected to continue to expand, according to a new quarterly report released by the restored Colorado Futures Center of the Colorado State University System. The new forecast, called ColoradoCast, is a short-term (six-month)Read More →
(Story updated at 2:05 p.m.) Fueled by “extraordinary growth” in income, consumer spending and business profits, Minnesota is expected to have a budget surplus of $7.7 billion for the 2022-23 biennium. This news was shared Tuesday by Minnesota Management and Budget as part of its November 2021 budget and economicRead More →
(Story updated at 2:05 p.m.) Fueled by “extraordinary growth” in income, consumer spending and corporate profits, Minnesota is expected to have a budget surplus of $ 7.7 billion for the 2022-2023 biennium. This news was shared by Minnesota Management and Budget on Tuesday as part of its November 2021 budgetRead More →
India’s GDP is expected to strengthen in the July-September quarter, helped by a slight increase in consumer spending. India is expected to remain on track to post the fastest economic growth among major economies, even as the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has raised fears for the future. TheRead More →
Information (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta â— Tue, November 30, 2021 2021-11-30 07:00 0 637689cdfb31fff4298fa997bd04b6e0 4 Sponsored title To free The Bank Indonesia (BI) annual meeting held this week highlighted the importance of building optimism, building synergies and innovating to welcome 2022, as the economy has shown signs of improvement inRead More →
THE CITY OF QUEBEC, November 26, 2021 / CNW Telbec / – At the close of the Great Economic Circle of Aboriginals and Quebec, the Minister responsible for Indigenous Affairs, Ian Lafrenière, described numerous measures aimed at increasing the involvement of First Nations and Inuit in the economic recovery andRead More →
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused massive disruption in the global economy, many of which are still being felt as countries move in and out of slowdowns and restricted movement. In 2021, we are witnessing a rebound as demand picks up and vaccinations help restore confidence. India, too, is well onRead More →
Portland lags the rest of the state in economic recovery as the effects of the Covid pandemic persist. SALEM – Higher wages increase Oregon’s expected tax revenue, but most working middle class will not feel the benefits of higher wages in the next year due to inflation, state economists saidRead More →
Portland lags the rest of the state in economic recovery as the effects of the Covid pandemic persist. SALEM – Higher wages push up Oregon’s expected tax revenue, but most working middle-class workers won’t feel the benefits of higher wages in the next year or so due to inflation, stateRead More →
Spokane County has mostly recovered from job losses from the pandemic, but future job growth will depend on a continued influx of new residents, according to a local economist. Non-farm employment in the metropolitan statistical area of ​​Spokane – which includes Pend Oreille and Stevens counties – was 252,800 inRead More →
From a demand perspective, the US economy has fully recovered from the pandemic recession. And production, although not yet there, will return to its long-term trend in the near future. That, according to a new forecast published yesterday in the 12th Annual Inland Empire Economic Forecasting Conference, hosted by UCRead More →
11/11/2021 at 11:08 am CET Silvia martinez The growth of the Spanish economy it will continue to be strong but much lower than expected just three months ago. The European Commission joined other organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the Airef or the Bank of Spain and cools theRead More →
Germany is at risk of becoming the eurozone’s economic laggard as economists fear that restrictions aimed at containing a new wave of Covid-19 infections will affect consumer activity and exacerbate chain problems. supplies that are already strangling industrial production. The German Council of Economic Experts, which advises the government, onRead More →
People visit the Greenhills Shopping Center Night Market when it launches on November 4, 2021. The Night Market is one of the mall’s attractions for the upcoming Christmas season and will be open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting on November 4, 2021, until January 7, 2021. George Calvelo,Read More →
MANILA, Philippines — The central bank said on Tuesday, Nov. 9 that interest would remain low — despite stronger-than-expected third-quarter growth figures announced by the government — until it saw clearer evidence of the economic recovery. In a statement following the release of the latest gross domestic product figures, BangkoRead More →
WASHINGTON – If you find the current economy a little confusing, don’t worry: so do the country’s top economic official, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. In a long-awaited press conference on Wednesday, Powell said the Fed was sticking to its fundamental economic forecast: COVID-19 will eventually subside, which, in turn,Read More →
Kentucky is experiencing unprecedented economic momentum, as Governor Andy Beshear announced this year’s plans for new premises and private sector expansion topped $ 10 billion in new investment for the first time in the Commonwealth history with over 15,200 full-time jobs advertised. “This is a monumental achievement for our stateRead More →
Newswise – Although COVID-19 continues to disrupt many aspects of life – including the economy – the South Bay area of ​​California can look forward to continued economic growth and stability for the foreseeable future. This was just one of many positive predictions made by economists yesterday at the 7thRead More →
Photo taken on July 14, 2020 shows Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, southern China, July 14, 2020 (Xinhua) Economic growth in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in 2021 will likely be around 6.5 percent, Hong Kong SAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po predicted on Sunday. Data onRead More →
Doha: Since the onset of the global pandemic and its subsequent slowdown last year, China has been on the road to recovery for more than six quarters. In the first quarter of 2021, China’s growth peaked with an overall record growth of 18.3% in real terms, mainly driven by investmentRead More →
BoT raises hopes of economic recovery Central bank expects next week’s reopening to boost confidence and consumption The atmosphere inside the Srinagarindra train night market which reopened after being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bank of Thailand (BoT) expects next week’s reopening to further boost public confidence, following improvedRead More →
Argentina’s economic recovery gained momentum in August, thanks to an acceleration of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign and the easing of government restrictions on movement and commerce. Economic activity rose 1.1% in August from the previous month, according to government data released Thursday by the national statistics office of INDEC. ComparedRead More →
The perception among some that the economic recovery is responsible for demand for new vehicles temporarily exceeding supply is incorrect, the JSE-listed vehicle retailer Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) warned on Tuesday. “The reality is that domestic sales levels are considerably lower than the past decade and the return of aRead More →
RBI said political support would be needed for economic recovery The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that although demand has recovered after the easing of lockdowns and the decline in coronavirus infections, political support will still be needed in the long term for a sustained economic recovery. TheRead More →
Saud Salim AlMazrouei, Director, Hamriyah Free Zone Image Credit: Provided Dubai Expo 2020 kicked off on October 1, 2021. What is your personal message to the citizens of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and the world on this momentous occasion? Expo 2020 Dubai is the first universal exhibition to beRead More →
World Bank warns that scars left on economy and society as a result of COVID-19 run deep NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The real gross domestic product (GDP) of the Bahamas is expected to grow 2% this year and 8% in 2021, according to World Bank estimates. The World Bank, in itsRead More →
WASHINGTON – White House officials, now predicting that parts of the economy could continue to struggle for months to come, are looking for ways to rule out a potential threat to the Democratic outlook in the 2022 election. While the economy has improved dramatically since President Joe Biden’s first daysRead More →
The RBI maintained the status quo on interest rates in its October monetary policy. New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Monday that the country was well placed on the path to a rapid recovery with growth impulses visibly transmitted to all sectors of the economy. InRead More →
By Michael Nienaber, René Wagner BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel has guided Germany through many crises over the past 16 years, but she has also left a mixed legacy and failed to address some deep structural problems of the greater economy of Europe. FILE PHOTO: Staff wear face masksRead More →
The recovery of the East Asia and Pacific region has been compromised by the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, prolonging distress for businesses and households and likely slowing economic growth and increasing inequality, the world Bank said recently. Economic activity started to slow in the second quarter of 2021Read More →
A rebound in global economic activity has pushed merchandise trade above its pre-pandemic peak, the World Trade Organization said on Monday as it improved its trade forecast for 2021 and 2022. “The WTO now forecasts a growth in the volume of world merchandise trade of 10.8% in 2021 – againstRead More →
With these efforts, the government hopes to create a premise for the first months of 2022, thereby bringing the country to the new normal, the leader said. To this end, Chinh called on ministries, agencies and localities to focus on developing a strategy for economic recovery and development into theRead More →
Power outages in China, chaos at British gas stations, factory closures … Supply problems and supply chain problems threaten to weigh on the global economic recovery, rebounding from the recession caused by the pandemic . Over the past week, examples of these supply problems have multiplied, affecting several countries aroundRead More →
Governor Doug Ducey highlighted Arizona’s economic momentum and workforce development during a discussion at the National Governors Association’s Workforce Symposium with Bill McBride, Executive Director of association. Arizona experienced one of the strongest economic dynamics in the country last year and has been able to maintain it throughout the pandemicRead More →
Bangkok, Sep 28 (EFE) .- Economic recovery after the first year of the pandemic in East Asia and the Pacific has been slowed by the spread of the delta variant of Covid-19, according to the World Bank this Tuesday. The East Asia and Pacific region recorded fewer infections and deathsRead More →
SHANGHAI, September 28 (Reuters) – Helped by a firmer daily fixing, the yuan strengthened slightly against the dollar on Tuesday, although several investment banks lowered economic growth forecasts for China. Goldman Sachs said in a note it had lowered its 2021 growth forecast for China to 7.8% from 8.2%, asRead More →
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Workers at a construction site in Shanghai, China. Photo taken July 12, 2021. REUTERS / Aly Song September 27 (Reuters) – The recovery of the East Asia and Pacific region has been compromised by the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, which is likely to slow economic growth and increaseRead More →
Ibunge Blessing Rivers State Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA) stands ready to boost tourism activities in the state for economic recovery and growth. RSTDA chief executive Yibo Koko said Monday at a meeting in Port Harcourt, held in honor of World Tourism Day 2021. Koko noted that considering more light onRead More →
Britain faces “tough jobs” as the recovery of the economy after the pandemic stalls, the Governor of the Bank of England warned last night. In a pessimistic speech, Andrew Bailey warned that interest rates will have to rise to contain price escalation – but stressed that the economy is currentlyRead More →
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world’s most vulnerable populations through loss of life, health, jobs, income, assets and education. The World Bank’s High Frequency Telephone Surveys (HFPS) ​​help identify the main fault lines along which the uneven impacts of the pandemic are emerging in developing countries (country-level indicators producedRead More →
Stocks ended with a mixed record on Wall Street on Monday as losses at several large tech companies controlled gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, while the tech-rich Nasdaq fell 0.5%. Microsoft fell 1.7% and Apple lost 1.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.2%Read More →
HELSINKI, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) – Finland’s finance ministry on Monday raised its forecast for the country’s economic growth for 2021 from 2.6 percent released in June this year to 3.3 percent, and from 2.8 percent to 2.9% for 2022. The Finnish economy has been recovering rapidly from the COVID-19 crisisRead More →
Read this in the digital edition of The Manila Times. An accelerated vaccination campaign for Covid-19 and limiting the spread of the virus will help ease the long-term “economic scars” in the Philippine economy, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday. “For the Philippines, we can minimize long-termRead More →
Legislation to control the sale, supply and consumption of alcoholic beverages would have a very negative impact on economic activity and job creation, said the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD). By opposing a bill on the subject circulating in the National Congress, the AIRD indicated that suchRead More →
The coronavirus and the measures to contain it have caused a severe global economic recession. The less educated, the lower paid, women and young people were more likely to lose their jobs. Governments have committed exceptional resources to the recovery, providing an opportunity to build a more equitable labor market.Read More →
While the debt saga involving China’s second-largest real estate developer, Evergrande, has caught the attention of the global investment community, there is a risk that a much larger scenario regarding the Empire’s attempts to Medium to overhaul its economic structure be ignored. Xi Jinping’s China is undertaking multiple sweeping reformsRead More →
The health crisis has offered individuals and businesses the opportunity to pause, reflect and realign their lifestyles, priorities and perspectives. Rapidly changing consumer behavior, business imperatives – both short and long term – and a renewed zeal to shake off the ghosts of the past have only accelerated the transformation.Read More →
(add details) By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi ZURICH, Sept. 16 (Reuters) – The Swiss economy is expected to grow 3.2% this year, the government said on Thursday, lowering its outlook for the full year as a less sunny global situation limited the recovery of Switzerland. “The economic recovery should continue asRead More →
By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss economy is expected to grow 3.2% this year, the government said on Thursday, lowering its outlook for the full year as a less sunny global situation limited Switzerland’s recovery. “The economic recovery should continue as expected, even if growth is initiallyRead More →
Yesyields increase by 1 to 2 basis points De Guindos says he could raise macroeconomic projections Markets calm ahead of annual Fed symposium Adds details after official ECB comments, latest prices LONDON, August 25 (Reuters) – Eurozone government bond yields rose on Wednesday, hitting an overnight high after a EuropeanRead More →
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –US Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: USX) today released its economic forecast for the third quarter of 2021, highlighting various trends and updates specific to the trucking industry. Complete and detailed forecasts are available on the website corporate blog. Three key themes to which we payRead More →
Driver shortage, supply chain volatility and economic uncertainty present lingering challenges CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, August 5, 2021– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –US Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: USX) today released its economic forecast for the third quarter of 2021, highlighting various trends and updates specific to the trucking industry. Full and detailed forecasts areRead More →
AMMAN – The opinions of economists show that if “the same economic approaches continue to be adopted, the economic performance of the Kingdom will only worsen”. Economist Mazen Marji told the Jordan Times on Thursday that the Jordanian economy has suffered a devastating downturn like all other countries amid theRead More →
Jan Hatzius, Chief Economist at Goldman Sachs and Head of Global Economics and Market Research, Joins Yahoo Finance Live to weigh in on prospects for US economic recovery, inflation fears and the future from the Fed. Video transcript JULIE HYMAN: First of all, we want to talk about inflation here,Read More →
The United Nations responded to the rebound in the Chinese and US economies on Tuesday by revising its global economic forecast upward to 5.4% growth for 2021, but it warned that the surge in COVID-19 cases and insufficient availability of vaccines in many countries threaten a broad recovery base. ByRead More →
The General Assembly is reviewing the Strategy and considering adopting a resolution on this occasion, the UN agency said. The United Nations responded to the rebound in the Chinese and US economies on Tuesday by revising its global economic forecast upward to 5.4% growth for 2021, but it warned thatRead More →
The United Nations responded to the rebound in the Chinese and US economies on Tuesday by revising its global economic forecast upward to 5.4% growth for 2021, but it warned that the surge in COVID-19 cases and insufficient availability of vaccines in many countries threaten a widespread recovery. By increasingRead More →
CAMEROON – The United Nations reacted to the rebound in the Chinese and American economies on Tuesday by revising its global economic forecast upwards to 5.4% growth for 2021, but warned that the surge in COVID-19 cases and insufficient availability of vaccines in many countries threaten a broad base recovery.Read More →
The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic forecast for the second time this year following faster vaccination campaigns against Covid-19 and fiscal and monetary support provided by governments and central banks, but it put in guard policymakers against wider income gaps and uneven recovery as richer countries recover fromRead More →
Illinois’ economy will recover soon, but the economic woes that plagued the state before COVID-19 will slow that recovery and increase the risk of further problems, according to a Moody’s Analytics report released on Wednesday. The report prepared for the General Assembly’s Committee on Government Forecasts and Accountability, or COGFA,Read More →
The recurring waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in various countries, including Thailand, will directly slow the pace of Thailand’s economic recovery in 2021. As such, EIC revises Thailand’s GDP forecast to 2.2% for the reasons following: The recovery in foreign tourist arrivals is expected to be slower than expected. AlthoughRead More →
Each year, Northwood University’s McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship produces its annual forecast for the US economy. Here is the center’s forecast for 2021 against the six key economic variables that account for much of the size, scope and growth of the U.S. economy. 1.Read More →
Posted: Jan 28, 2021 / 12:58 PM EST / Update: Jan 28, 2021 / 12:58 PM EST SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – The CEO of CenterState released his take on the region’s economic climate on Thursday. Regional business leaders and economic experts predict strong chances of an economic recovery by midRead More →
A leading bank has downgraded its forecast for Icelandic unemployment and public investment levels, although its forecast for national economic growth remains unchanged. Ãslandsbanki has just released its first financial forecast report since last September and attributes the most pessimistic outlook to the lingering pandemic resulting in slower economic recovery.Read More →
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly improved its global growth forecast for 2021, as recent vaccine approvals and the promise of other vaccines to come have heightened hopes that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue later this year. However, the organization said new waves of infections and new variants of theRead More →
Mr. Price SENSE declaration: During the third quarter (September 27, 2020 to December 26, 2020) of the fiscal year ended April 3, 2021, the group continued its pursuit of market share earnings through its proven fashion value-based, cash-based business model. This was achieved as market share increased by 230 basisRead More →
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –US Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: USX) today released its economic forecast for 2021, highlighting various trends and updates specific to the trucking industry. Full and detailed forecasts are available on the corporate blog. Four key ideas include: Fewer drivers and more stimulus funds will continueRead More →
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has slightly improved its forecast for Slovenia’s GDP in 2020, forecasting that it will decline by 7.5% this year, while lowering the expected rebound in 2020 to 3, 4%. In the first half of June, the OECD saw the Slovenian economy contractRead More →
The outlook continues to be clouded by COVID-19, but a team of economists at the University of Michigan sees encouraging signs that could bring economic life back to near normal by the end of 2021. However, a lot will depend on how easily a vaccine will be available by nextRead More →
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New cases of Covid-19 Dr Bill Conerly from data compiled by USAFacts.org The United States is in a third wave of Covid-19 cases. The first caused the economy to fall sharply, the second probably delayed the economic recovery, but what about the current surge? Most likely, spending and employment willRead More →
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EL CENTRO – The Imperial County Board of Supervisors received a dire financial forecast for the upcoming fiscal year 2021-2022 at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9. Michael Bracken, Managing Partner and Chief Economist of the Development Management Group, advised the council regarding the local economy and how COVIDRead More →
A new update of the State Revenue and Economic Forecasting Council (ERFC) offered no surprises of an economic slowdown resulting from the COVID-19 response. The “deep recession” has virtually guaranteed spending cuts for the current operating budget, and state officials on the CFRA in its meeting of June 2 saidRead More →
According to the latest FNB house price index, the gloomy economic environment continued to weigh on house prices, with the index contracting 3.7% at the end of June 2019, compared to a 2% contraction during the same period last year. The poor performance of the index is the worst performanceRead More →
Winter 2018 interim economic forecast: solid and sustainable expansion Eurozone and EU growth rates exceeded expectations last year as the transition from economic recovery to expansion continues. Both the euro area and EU economies are estimated to have grown by 2.4% in 2017, the fastest pace in a decade. ThisRead More →
The economies of all EU Member States are expected to grow in 2016, 2017 and 2018 After showing resilience in the face of global challenges last year, Europe’s economic recovery is expected to continue this year and next: for the first time in nearly a decade, the economies of allRead More →