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CEE: wage-price spiral a growing risk in 2022

With central banks across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) raising interest rates to tackle inflation, we think the risks of a wage-price spiral are low. Even so, persistently above-target inflation, tight labour market conditions and strong domestic demand are all reasons to worry about one taking hold this year.

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