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Moldova’s economy minister attributes Q1 GDP contraction to export decline
Doina Nistor says growth in services exports failed to offset decline in exports of goods.
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade expands 15% y/y to $31.3bn in Jan–May
Growth driven by a 31% rise in exports to $14.8bn. Imports rose a modest 3.7% to $16.5bn.
Polish retail sales ease growth in May but still point to sustained consumption as pillar of growth
Polish retail sales grew 4.4% year on year in constant prices in May, a marked slowdown from the 7.6% y/y increase recorded in April.
Spare my blushes – Spanish asset manager discusses Turkey’s 0% weight in portfolios
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Sanctions no longer top Russian business concern, worries now focused on internal constraints on growth – survey
Russian business leaders are increasingly less concerned about Western sanctions but more preoccupied with structural economic challenges, particularly labour shortages and cost pressures, according to the latest "CEO Barometer" poll.
Where US military facilities are in the Middle East
Iran launched an attack on a US air base in Qatar on Monday evening local time, according to state media. The move comes amid escalations between Israel and Iran and is a retaliation for the US decision to attack Iran’s nuclear sites yesterday.
Polish PPI eases decline rate slightly in May
Poland's producer price index fell 1.5% year on year in May, following a revised decline of 1.6% y/y in April.
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Slovak unemployment stays at 3.71% in May
Unemployment in Slovakia stayed at 3.71% in May, the same as in the previous month. The April level was the lowest on record since 1993. Year on year, it dropped by 0.07 percentage points.
Romanian wage growth slows sharply in April, signalling end of high-growth period
Romania’s average net wage posted its weakest real-terms growth in over a year in April, rising by just 3.5% y/y.
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Russian inflation slows to 9.6% as of June 16
Russia’s consumer prices rose by 0.04% week on week between June 10 and 16, compared with 0.03% w/w the previous week, according to the latest data from RosStat.
Turkey’s central bank stays put on rates in fog of geopolitical tensions
Lira has felt renewed pressure since Israel's attack on Iran was launched six days ago. Regulator has burnt through reserves to maintain stability.
Serbia’s central bank boosts gold reserves to more than 50 tonnes
Serbia has been among the most active gold buyers in Europe in recent years.
Romania’s public debt hits 56.1% of GDP at end-March
Romania’s public debt rose by €7bn during Q1 2025, mainly due to the FX bonds issued in January and February.
Gas flowing from Iran to Turkey without interruption, says minister
Fifth of Turkey's oil imports pass Strait of Hormuz. Ankara confident it could replace these shipments if passage was disrupted amid conflict.
Pakistan holds key interest rate at 11% amid oil price risks
Pakistan’s central bank has kept the interest rate unchanged at 11%, citing fresh inflationary risks due to volatile global oil prices and regional geopolitical tensions.
Belarus inflation exceeds official targets as May rate hits 7.1%
Consumer prices in Belarus rose 0.7% in May, pushing annual inflation to 7.1%, according to data published by the National Statistical Committee, Belstat, on June 10. The latest figures show inflation outpacing government targets and accelerating fro
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In 2025, gold prices reached unprecedented levels, with spot gold trading at above $3,932 per troy ounce as of May 7th, an increase of over 83% within just a year.
Number of recorded disasters up 50-fold since 1970 – OWID
Tracking the occurrence of natural disasters can save lives by helping countries prepare for future ones, Our World in Data (OWID) reports.
Polish core inflation eases growth to 3.3% y/y in May
Poland’s core inflation, an indicator that measures price growth without including prices of food and energy, eased growth to 3.3% year on year in May after a gain of 3.4% y/y the preceding month.
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Russia’s inflation at 9.9% in May
Russia’s consumer price inflation in May 2025 stood at 0.4% month on month and 9.9% year on year, according to the latest data from RosStat statistics agency.