Belarus
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Belarus finishes 2018 with 5.6% inflation
Inflation in Belarus ended 2018 at the highest level all year at 5.6% y/y, and above 4.6% it was in December 2017, National Statistics Committee of Belarus told BelTA
EBRD investments into Belarus reach record €360mn in 2018
The EBRD invested more than €360mn in 21 projects in Belarus in 2018, putting it among the top 10 most active of the bank’s 38 countries of operation.
OUTLOOK 2019 Belarus
In the placid pool of Belarusian domestic politics the only thing making any waves is the apparent effort by Russia to wean the republic off its de facto energy subsidy teat. Russia’s so-called tax manoeuvre will cost Minsk dearly
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Belarusians' real disposable money income up 8.1% y/y in 10M18 as middle class expands
With more money in their pockets, a Belarusian middle class is emerging which is in turn driving strong growth in retail.
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Belarus' GDP up 3.2% y/y in 11M18
According to the first assessment, the country's GDP in money terms totalled BNY111bn in January-November.