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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.
NPLs overwhelm Europe’s economy
Jacek RamotowskiTrillion euros in corporate and household NPLs in Europe is too much for the banking sector to regain profitability and effectively power the economy.
Hungary could adopt euro by 2020
Jo HarperHungary could adopt the euro as its currency by the end of this decade, if economic trends continue to improve and the currency gains more stability, Hungary’s National Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview...
For Poland digitization is an opportunity to join leading global economies
Maria BnińskaPoland should not treat digitization as something for the future or limit itself to supporting start-ups and technological clusters.
Germany’s migration conundrum
Ireneusz Paweł KarolewskiThe flood of migrants arriving in Germany over the last year has optimists predicting a long-term economic boom, while pessimists worry about social tensions, high costs and the creation of a permanent underclass.
Race against Nord Stream 2
Wojciech JakóbikThe rationale behind the construction of a pipeline connecting to deposits on the Norwegian continental shelf is being called into question for economic reasons.
Vilnius positions itself as location for UK businesses post-Brexit
Jo HarperIn the post-Brexit context, Lithaunian MEP Antanas Guoga has launched a campaign seeking to position Vilnius (Lithuania) as an alternative location for UK businesses now looking into the possibility of relocation...
Fitch holds Croatia’s credit rating two notches below investment level
Jo HarperFitch has confirmed its long-term credit rating for Croatia in foreign and local currency at BB and the short-term credit rating at B, while maintaining a negative outlook for both.
Poland can take care of investors’ confidence
Krzysztof StępieńThe last dozen or so months have been marked by the weakness of Polish shares, bonds and the zloty. The downturn is largely a product of global phenomena.
Exports to Russia are of no great importance to Poland
Martyna KośkaWhen the leaders of the EU states decided to extend economic sanctions imposed on Russia by another half a year, Polish producers received this news calmly.
M&A activity heats up in Poland
Jo HarperThe Polish M&A market will likely continue to grow in the banking sector, with real estate, telecoms, IT and health care sectors not far behind in the second half of 2016, insiders believe.