Articles in English
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.
Let’s not repeat the “panic-then-forget” cycle
The world is frantically searching for ways to deal with the next wave of infections and to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic, while also mobilizing resources to produce a vaccine that will allow us to return to a...
The pandemic could lead to the popularization of responsible investment
In Poland sustainable investing is still seen as a passing fad. However, across the world it is now an important trend, which will eventually be adopted in our country as well. The crisis caused by COVID-19 will likely...
It is worth knowing more about economics
Poles want to know more about finance, are aware of the gaps in their economic education and can point out its benefits. These are the findings of a recent study commissioned by NBP.
The climate in monetary policy
Climate issues are becoming an important part of the considerations and activities of many central banks, and the European Central Bank (ECB) may soon become the first central bank to take environmental matters into account...
Electric vehicles are resistant to the crisis
It could be expected that the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and the drop in oil prices will negatively affect the market of electric vehicles. However, it seems that this will not be the case. Electric vehicles are...
The end of holiday shopping?
This year holiday shopping is going to be different. Consumers are buying online because of the health safety and convenience. According to McKinsey the COVID-19 pandemic is upending the retail industry to an extent that...
European green finance
Sustainability has become a buzzword among financial professionals. From large hedge funds to smaller investors, the demand for “green” financial products has been on the rise in recent years. Now, it seems like the...
Virtual reality may help tourist industry
Lockdown changed the way business is done. Everyday management, conferences, trade fairs moved online. It seems that virtual tourism may be the new way of traveling. Will virtual reality become the new reality?
The European Union on the path to regulating AI
The European Commission (EC) aims to establish the European Digital Single Market by mid-2021 and to finally start competing with the United States and China. So, EC has just proposed a new outline of the strategy for the...
Global cities: smog and prosperity
Large metropolitan areas are often associated with smog, large crowds of people, and anonymity. On the other hand, many of them offer a standard of living that is difficult to find elsewhere. Their importance in the global...