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Obserwator Finansowy features views and analysis of economy in Poland and other countries, written by some of the best journalists, economists and analysts. Our mission is to share knowledge of economics and financial markets in the world.
Obserwator Finansowy is a project under aegis of the Poland’s central bank, Narodowy Bank Polski. We have published thousands of articles about the Polish and global economy. Our journalists have conducted hundreds of interviews with Nobel laureates, distinguished economists, business leaders and politicians with views across the political spectrum.
In this section you can find selected articles in English.
Morawiecki plan calls for robust local government investment
Jakub Borowski, Krystian JaworskiThe key objective of the economic development plan presented by Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is to boost Poland’s investment rate to 25 per cent of GDP.
Brexit could drag CSE into downward ratings spiral
Jo HarperBrexit would damage the Central and Southeast European region’s sovereign ratings. That appears to be the consensus among analysts.
Global real estate trading volumes seen reaching new heights in 2016
Jo HarperDespite a decline in 2015, Cushman & Wakefield forecasts trading volumes will reach new heights in 2016, with CEE benefiting.
Ironworks in tax havens, heaven in the ironworks
Michał KozakOver the years the steel industry has been the flagship of Ukraine's economy. Today it is a problem that keeps the government awake at night.
Bumpy ride on the Silk Road
Łukasz SarekThe last year’s visit of President Andrzej Duda in China launched a discussion on Poland's greater involvement in the development of the New Silk Road. While estimating the benefits from this project, no-one should pretend...
Without reforms Belarus’s economy will stagnate
Martyna KośkaAfter a few years of slow but stable growth Belarus is in recession.
Without industry Poland won’t be wealthy
Marek PielachCE Financial Observer talks with Maciej Bukowski, the President of Warsaw Institute for Economic Studies (WISE).
No country in the world has ever developed with low salaries
Katarzyna KozłowskaCE Financial Observer talks with Andrei Radulescu, PhD, senior economist for Banca Transilvania in Romania.
Pro-family policy in Poland and around the world
Piotr ArakThe Polish government hopes that after the introduction of the 500+ program, costing more than 1 per cent of GDP, it will be possible to increase Poland’s fertility rate.
Belarus remains on Russian hook amid thaw in relations with EU
Sergei KuznetsovThe current improvement in relations between Belarus and the European Union provides the country with an opportunity to secure more funding for infrastructure and other projects from European multinational lenders.