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Serbia's central bank holds key rate at 5.75% amid global uncertainty
NBS says inflation remains within its target range but uncertainty stemming from global geopolitical tensions and commodity prices warrants a cautious monetary policy stance.
EU remains main export market for Moldova’s pro-Russian separatist Transnistria
Between January and June, 76.9% of Transnistria's exports were shipped to EU member states.
Romania keeps policy rate at 6.5% amid ‘very high uncertainty’
BNR cited "very high uncertainties" surrounding the economic outlook and stressed the need for a balanced macroeconomic policy mix to preserve stability.
IMF downgrades global growth forecast second time in a row – Statista
The IMF downgraded global growth prospects for the second time this year, saying it expects the global economy to grow by just 3 percent in 2026. In January, this projection had still stood at 3.3 percent, Statista reports.
EBRD says bad-loan ratio in emerging Europe falls to record low
Average NPL ratio declined to a historic low of 1.86% at the end of 2025 as lending growth outpaced the increase in impaired loans.
Germany financial worries climb as cost of living tops global anxieties, Allianz says
Financial worries rose in seven of eight countries year on year and now tie with health as the top global concern, German insurer Allianz said, with just 5% describing themselves as financially secure.
Romania’s M&A market grows almost 50% y/y to $6bn in H1
Acquisitions of Carrefour Romania, Evryo Group and Garanti BBVA Romania were the three largest transactions, according to the latest EY Romania - Parthenon analysis.
Indonesia's Islamic finance ripe for continued expansion
Sukuk account for 67% of the Islamic finance industry, while Islamic banking assets make up 30%.
Iran records '9mn Tehran metro journeys' as Khamenei funeral crowds swell
Tehran's metro logged more than 9mn journeys in 24 hours as over 6mn mourners packed the Grand Mosalla for Khamenei's funeral ceremonies, with the municipality housing up to 4mn pilgrims and a city holiday set for July 7.
Vietnam's HCM City posts 8.55% economic growth in first half
The services sector remained the main driver of growth, expanding 8.89% in the first six months. It accounted for 54% of GRDP and contributed 56% of overall economic growth.
South Korea's foreign reserves edge higher in June
Foreign securities, including US Treasuries, fell by $330mn from a month earlier to $380.34bn at the end of June.
Russian economic confidence falls to lowest level in two decades as war fatigue deepens
Russian public confidence in the economy has collapsed to its lowest level in at least two decades, according to a new Gallup survey, suggesting the economic resilience that underpinned the Kremlin's wartime strategy may be beginning to fray.
Russian manufacturing PMI returns to growth as domestic demand steadies despite export weakness
Russia's manufacturing sector returned to modest growth in June after more than a year of stagnation, as improving domestic demand offset a renewed deterioration in export markets, although businesses remained cautious over the outlook.
Sausage sales are falling in Russia
Sales of sausage products in Russia fell across most categories in 1Q26 as consumers shifted to cheaper protein and ready meals, which is making producers nervous.
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Czech PMI improves to 53.9 in June, best since April 2022
June PMI data "signalled a sharper upturn in the Czech manufacturing sector", says Siân Jones, principal economist at S&P Global.
Bulgarian Stock Exchange turnover nearly doubles after euro entry
Jump points to the effect of euro adoption on Bulgaria's capital market, with market participants viewing the switch as reducing currency risk and drawing greater foreign investor participation in local assets.
Turkey's manufacturing PMI falls to 47.1 in June on Middle East war
Turkey's manufacturing PMI fell to 47.1 in June from 49.8 in May as the Middle East war disrupted demand and supply chains. Find out how new orders slumped and why price pressures eased for the first time in months.
Sri Lanka expects government revenue to decline in 2026
According to the Ministry of Finance’s Fiscal Strategy Statement 2027, total government revenue, including grants, is expected to fall to 15.8% of GDP in 2026 from an estimated 16.7% of GDP in 2025.
Bulgaria remains EU’s cheapest country even as price gap narrows
Institute for Market Economics says Bulgaria’s price convergence with the EU average has accelerated since the pandemic, driven by stronger economic growth, rising household incomes and elevated inflation.
Slovenia’s retail sales up 1.8% y/y in May
Increase driven by strong growth in automotive fuel sales, while food sales continued to decline.