Tag: Inflation

Polish investors seek safe havens amidst market volatility

If a Ten Commandments for the Polish investor were to be created, the most important point on this list last year would undoubtedly be...

Minimum wage increases in Poland put upward pressure on salaries, but companies may offset costs by raising prices

Since 2015, the minimum wage has more than doubled. This year, two more increases will take place, totalling nearly 20%. The first increase already...

Chinese Manufacturing Activity Rises, Business Confidence Remains Subdued

The private Caixin PMI indicator for the Chinese economy, released this morning, has risen to 50.8 points. This implies that factory activity in China...

Hospitals in Poland Facing Dire Financial Situation due to Rising Costs and Lack of Valuation Adjustments

The financial condition of county hospitals in Poland is extremely poor, as evidenced by increasing losses in operations and mounting debts. The situation has...

Last Trading Day of the Year Ends with Unexpected Twists and Turns

The last trading day of the year was supposed to be relatively dull, but a lot is happening. Energy commodities are ending the year...

Minimum Wage Increase: A Cascading Effect on the Labor Market

The Polish gross minimum wage will increase to 4242 PLN from January 2024, and will be leveled up to 4300 PLN in July. While...

The Alcohol Industry in 2023: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Trends

What was the alcohol industry like in 2023? Producers had to navigate challenging and problematic economic conditions. Meanwhile, consumers increasingly embraced a more conscious...

Sugar Prices Soar Amidst Global Turmoil and Production Issues

Sugar was one of the most dramatically increasing commodities worldwide, related to a growing demand and lack of sufficient growth in production. Although production...

A Year of Contrasts: 2023’s Financial Rollercoaster Ride

Through the prism of various events and changes in the global financial markets, the year 2023 was exceptional and full of surprises. It was...

Low Unemployment, High Labor Costs: Polish Companies at Crossroads

A recent survey reveals that as many as 67 percent of Polish companies cite high labor costs as the biggest barrier to their current...

Poland Poised for Growth, While Europe Faces Economic Headwinds

The last few years have seen significant changes in the global economy. The world is grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and...
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