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
Emerging Europe Economic Outlook EU accession negotiations will be no panacea for Turkey (Q3 2004) 18th October 2004 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economic Outlook Positive politics, but Turkey’s economic outlook is poor (Q2 2004) The EU is now almost certain to set a date for the start of Turkish accession negotiations after its summit in December 2004, but the outlook for the Turkish lira and bond yields is still negative... 2nd June 2004 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economic Outlook Hungary will postpone its drive to join the euro (Q1 2004) Economic growth should pick-up across Eastern Europe in 2004 as export demand rises and inflows of FDI remain strong. Of the four larger economies joining the EU in May this year – the Czech Republic... 16th February 2004 · 1 min read
