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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.
The end of holiday shopping?
Maria BnińskaThis 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...
The Troika changes its mind
Jakub SawulskiInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) calls to increase public investment to boost the recovery. The European Commission, World Bank and OECD representatives are saying the same. There is a change in the opinions of Troika and...
PKN Orlen-PGNiG merger a sign of things to come
Jo HarperIn June, Polish oil firm PKN Orlen said it would merge with Poland’s national gas provider PGNiG and notify the deal to Brussels by the end of 2020. According to the Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki a combined energy...
European green finance
Filip BrokešSustainability 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...
The 60th anniversary of OPEC: little to celebrate
Paweł KowalewskiThe 60th anniversary of OPEC was a good opportunity for reflection. The sad conclusion is that a dialogue between consumers and oil producers has been and is impossible. This is due to the pursuit of particular interests and...
Virtual reality may help tourist industry
Vedran ObućinaLockdown 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
Mirosław CiesielskiThe 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
Marcin JendrzejczakLarge 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...
Gold is back in favor
Piotr RosikGold has once again become a safe haven for investors. However, a return to the gold standard is a scenario that is unlikely to materialize – says Krishan Gopaul, Market Intelligence Analyst at the World Gold Council...
EU versus Big Techs
Filip BrokešIn early December, the European Commission (EC) will introduce a set of new rules in areas ranging from the transparency of algorithms and content moderation to online advertising. The Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital...