Regional economies poised to reach a new post-Lehman high

GDP at constant prices (2007=100) 2007-2018

Regional Economics and Market Strategy Monthly (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)

Regional economies poised to reach a new post-Lehman high

REGIONAL MACROECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS & OUTLOOK

• Bullish Q3-2017 flash GDP estimates for most of the economies of the region
• Consumer spending revival continues unabated driven by sustained sentiment gains, eased financial conditions, tighter labor markets and robust real wage dynamics
• Limited room for more expansionary policies in 2018
• Most regional assets hold onto their recent gains
• Emerging Market bourses extended their recent gains over the last two months; CESEE indices lagged behind
• Regional currencies and government bonds driven by idiosyncratic factors

COUNTRY FOCUS

• Bulgaria: Strong GDP growth in Q3 
• Cyprus: Solid economic performance in Q3
• Romania: Record GDP growth in Q3-NBR initiates the tightening cycle
• Serbia: Fiscal consolidation continues unabated

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