Emerging Europe Economic Outlook Markets become less tolerant of bad policy (Q2 2006) The recent sell-off across global equity markets naturally extended into the emerging European markets, but the impact has varied widely. Countries with strong fiscal positions and stable governments... 12th July 2006 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economic Outlook Growth outlook remains strong, but EMU targets slip (Q1 2006) The growth outlook remains good, and will benefit in 2006 from the economic recovery in neighbouring Germany, lower oil prices and buoyant business/consumer confidence across the region. Convergence... 16th February 2006 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economic Outlook Growth remains robust, despite political wobbles (Q3 2005) Growth across Central and Eastern Europe has been solid in 2005, and the outlook remains positive, especially with euro-zone growth set to improve next year. However, heightened fears of inflation... 1st November 2005 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economic Outlook Outlook remains positive despite political shocks (Q2 2005) The integration of the new EU member states remains on track despite political shock waves from the rejection of the EU constitution. Opposition to Turkish entry into the EU has hardened, but... 25th August 2005 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economic Outlook Bond yields near convergence, but political risks remain (Q1 2005) The first round of new ERM entrants (Estonia, Lithuania, Slovenia) is on track for EMU entry in January 2007, followed by Latvia in 2008. These are very strong candidates for EMU, and their bond... 12th May 2005 · 1 min read
