Economy
Market News Roundup CW18
Between April 27, 2026 and May 3, 2026, 56 articles were published. Most-read in this period 1. wis.dom|bridge™ and Clarion Owners Engineer launch CBAM knowledge bridge…
Serbia’s economy shows signs of structural change as concentration rises and SMEs face pressure
Even as Serbia’s headline indicators point to stability and moderate growth, the economy is quietly becoming more concentrated. Rising costs, regulatory complexity, and tighter financing conditions…
Serbia’s macroeconomic stability looks intact, but external shocks are rising in importance
Serbia’s fiscal discipline, conservative monetary stance and well-capitalized banking system keep the macro picture steady. But the country’s equilibrium is increasingly tied to capital inflows, export…
EU alignment pressure rises for Serbia as reform credibility comes to the fore
Serbia’s EU path is moving into a tougher, more performance-based phase, with reform progress increasingly tied to funding access. For investors, the mix of technical alignment…
Serbia’s external gap set to widen as import dependence stays structural
Projections point to Serbia’s current account deficit widening to around 5.7% of GDP in 2026, underscoring a persistent mismatch between import demand and export capacity. While…
Serbia’s inflation shows signs of re-acceleration as energy and food costs shift
Inflation in Serbia has moved up to a four-month high, pointing to the start of a new pricing cycle driven by volatile energy costs, import pricing…
Serbia’s energy outlook turns uncertain as ownership talks and oil-price swings reshape risk
Serbia’s dominant oil and gas player, Naftna Industrija Srbije, is at the center of potential ownership change amid discussions involving MOL Group. The prospect arrives as…
Serbia’s growth momentum slows as external headwinds become more influential
After a post-pandemic rebound, Serbia is moving into a more constrained growth phase, with 2026 GDP forecasts clustering around 2.7%–2.8%. The moderation reflects weaker European industrial…
Serbia tightens April 2026 rules for FX VAT reporting and e-invoicing
Serbia’s April 2026 amendments to its VAT and electronic invoicing rulebooks tighten how companies must present VAT and invoice values for transactions settled in foreign currency.…
Foreign discount and value formats eye Serbia as domestic consolidation reshapes competition
Serbia’s retail market is moving into a new phase as domestic players consolidate while international chains prepare entry plans. Potential arrivals—from Carrefour to Eurospin and Fix…