USA-China Tensions Transform Global Market

After the U.S. elections, relations between the...

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November GUS Data on Housing Construction in Poland: Decline in Developer Activity

November data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) on housing construction in Poland indicate that the positive impact of the housing sector on the...

Fed’s Third Consecutive Rate Cut Fails to Calm Markets as Uncertainty Grows

The decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for the third consecutive time has failed to soothe financial market sentiment. The...

The Fed’s “Hawkish Cut” is Coming

We have changed our view on the final FOMC meeting of the year and expect that on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will make another...

Property Tax in Poland for 2025: Lowest in Opole, Highest Increase in Kielce

In 2025, residents of Opole will pay the lowest property tax on apartments, houses, and plots, while residents of Kielce will face the steepest...

The ECB Meeting Contrasts with the FED, Boosting the Dollar

The European Central Bank (ECB) meeting last Thursday proceeded as expected — interest rates were cut by 25 basis points, and economic growth forecasts...

The European Central Bank Faces Pressure to Loosen Monetary Policy Amid Economic Weakness

The European Central Bank (ECB) is currently facing a challenging task of adjusting its monetary policy to the weakening economic conditions in the eurozone...

CEE Countries Are Losing Their Outsourcing Appeal

Tensions in the labor market (including insufficient supply) and the lingering effects of the inflation shock from 2022-23 have led to double-digit...

The December Rate-Cut Season is in Full Swing: Surprises from Switzerland, Easing in Europe, and Inflation Concerns in the U.S.

The season of December decisions by major central banks is in full gear. Policymakers are delivering rate cuts just in time for the holidays,...

A Year Full of Challenges – A Sharp Increase in Debt Collection in the TSL Sector in 2024

The year 2024 was a particularly challenging period for the transport, shipping, and logistics (TSL) industry. The past 12 months saw economic and legal...

ECB Decision: Rate Cut Likely, but the Market Fears a Larger Move

We expect the Governing Council to cut rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, but a larger move cannot be entirely ruled out. If...

Retailers Struggle with Profitability Amid Cost Pressures, Inventory Surpluses, and Shifting Consumer Behavior

Retail sales remain high in the United States and are recovering in Europe, but uncertainty may derail the ongoing recovery. In Europe, retail sales...

Commodity Market Sees December Slowdown: Natural Gas Declines, Copper and Cocoa Shine Amidst OPEC+ Decisions and Chinese Stimulus

The commodity market experienced slight falls at the beginning of December, led by declining prices of natural gas The most significant event of...

The PRS market in Poland is growing, but faces legal and tax challenges

The PRS market in Poland has surpassed 20,000 apartments on offer, but still constitutes a fraction of the entire rental market and faces challenges....

The grey market for e-cigarettes reaches 37.5%. Due to price increases, more users may seek illegal sources

The grey area in the Polish market for electronic cigarettes and e-liquids could reach 37.5%, according to a report for the VAP association. A...
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