Central Europe

Czech Republic: Economic Profile

Czech Fiscal Policy: Is Sovereign Credit Rating in Danger of a Downgrade?

Czech Republic: Weaker-than-Expected Q4 GDP Numbers

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Poland: Fiscal Policy

Poland's Deteriorating Fiscal Position: New Spending Rule Announced

Privatizations in Poland: Government Sells Stake in ENEA

Central Europe : Poland : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Central Europe: Auto Sector

Auto Production in 'Detroit of Europe': Tough Times Ahead?

The Opel Saga: German Deal With Magna Causes Political Rifts Across Europe

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Slovakia : Europe : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Poland: Economic Profile

Poland: Better-than-Expected GDP Growth of 1.7% in 2009

Poland's Deteriorating Fiscal Position: New Spending Rule Announced

Central Europe : Poland : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Poland: Monetary Policy

Polish Monetary Policy: Key Rate At Record Low of 3.5%. When Will Tightening Come?

Poland Drops 2012 Target Date for Eurozone Entry

Central Europe : Poland : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Central and Eastern Europe: Economic Outlook

Recovery in Eastern Europe: When Will It Come? What Could Drive It?

Eastern Europe: Stabilization, but Vulnerabilities Remain

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Eurozone : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Serbia : Slovakia : Slovenia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Euro Adoption Path for EU Newcomers

Will Greek Woes Delay EU Newcomers' Euro Adoption Timetable?

Euro Ambitions in the Baltics: Estonia Stands Out

Europe : Macro View : Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Eurozone : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : South East Europe :

Eastern European Public Finances

Public Finances: Eastern Europe Outshines EMU Periphery

Poland's Deteriorating Fiscal Position: New Spending Rule Announced

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Hungary: Economic Profile

Hungary Politics: April Elections Cloud Fiscal Outlook

Hungary: IMF Deal Helps, But Still A Long Road Ahead

Central Europe : Hungary : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

IMF's Expanded Role in Central and Eastern Europe

Politics Endangers IMF Programs in Several Countries

IMF's Expansive Role in Emerging Europe: A New, More Lenient Organization?

Baltics : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Hungary : Latvia : Poland : Romania : Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Central and Eastern European Demographics

Central and Eastern European Demographics: Impact Of Greying And Emigration

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : Slovenia : South East Europe : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

EU Newcomers: Monetary Policy

Romania Monetary Policy: Inflation Slowdown Points to Rate Cut in March

Hungary Monetary Policy: Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to Historical Low in February

Central Europe : Hungary : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Impact of Global Crisis on EU Newcomers

Lessons from the Crisis in Eastern Europe

Comparing CEE of Today to 1990s Asia

Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles : Baltics : Central Europe : South East Europe :

Czech Republic: Monetary Policy

Czech National Bank Holds Key Rate at Record-Low 1.0% in January

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Eastern Europe: External Accounts

Eastern Europe Current Accounts in Adjustment: Out of the Danger Zone?

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Current Account : External Balance :

Slovakia: Economic Profile

Slovakia Outlook: Return to Positive Annual Growth Expected in 2010

Central Europe : Eurozone : Slovakia : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Eastern European Currencies

Greece's Fiscal Crisis: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Central European Currencies: Analysts See Polish Zloty Strengthening in 2010

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

Eastern Europe: Bond Markets

Greece's Fiscal Crisis: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Central Europe: Sovereign Bond Issuance on the Rise

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds :

The Hungarian Forint

CEE Markets: Dubai Fears Ease

Central European Currencies: Analysts See Polish Zloty Strengthening in 2010

Central Europe : Hungary : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

The Czech Koruna

Central European Currencies: Analysts See Polish Zloty Strengthening in 2010

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

The Polish Zloty

Central European Currencies: Analysts See Polish Zloty Strengthening in 2010

Central Europe : Poland : Markets : Currencies :

Eastern Europe: Equity Markets

CEE Stock Markets: Strong 2009 Performance, Expectations for 2010?

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Equities :

Eastern Europe: Banking Sector

South East European Banks: Effects of the Greek Debt Drama

Greece's Fiscal Crisis: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Bulgaria : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Serbia : Slovakia : South East Europe : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Western European Banks' Support of their Eastern Counterparts

Greek Banks: Could Downgrade to BBB Lead to a Downward Spiral?

Hybrid EU Bank Capital: Twists of Regulators' Burden-Sharing Requirement

Austria : Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Estonia : Eurozone : Greece : Hungary : Italy : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Serbia : South East Europe : Sweden : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Eastern European Energy Security

Europe's Nord Stream Pipeline Project Wins Final Approval

Russian Energy Transit to Europe: Russia and Belarus Settle Oil Dispute

Bulgaria : Central Asia : Central Europe : Eurozone : Finland : Russia : Russia and CIS : Serbia : South East Europe : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy :

Russia and the U.S.

U.S.-Russia Ties: Nuclear Disarmament Treaty in Sight?

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Baltics : Central Asia : Central Europe : Estonia : Kazakhstan : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Russia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Political Risk in Eastern Europe

Polish Politics: Reforms Hinge on the 2010 Presidential Vote?

Nationalism and the Far-Right on the Rise in Eastern Europe

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Russia and CIS : South East Europe : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Central and Eastern European Demographics

Central and Eastern European Demographics: Impact Of Greying And Emigration

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : Slovenia : South East Europe : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Reform of the European Union

Spain Takes Over EU Presidency on January 1: Policy Challenges

EU Politics: Lisbon Treaty Comes into Force

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Eurozone : Poland : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Russia and the EU

U.S.-Russia Ties: Nuclear Disarmament Treaty in Sight?

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Austria : Baltics : Central Europe : Estonia : Germany : Italy : Latvia : Lithuania : Russia : Russia and CIS : Slovenia : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

U.S. Missile Defense in Eastern Europe

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Poland : Russia and CIS : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :