Economy
Serbia’s mining revival turns critical minerals into a clean-energy growth strategy
Serbia is repositioning its copper, gold and lithium assets as Europe’s demand for critical minerals rises, drawing major foreign investment and reshaping the country’s industrial priorities.…
Serbia’s 2026 growth plan leans on energy transition, infrastructure buildout and industrial upgrading
Serbia’s investment-led expansion in 2026 is being driven by a coordinated push across power generation, transport and logistics, and industrial modernization—supported by public spending, foreign direct…
Serbia’s nearshoring rise hinges on capital, infrastructure and EU-aligned decarbonisation
Serbia is positioning itself as a strategic nearshoring destination for European industry, supported by steady €4–5 billion annual FDI inflows, transport upgrades and regulatory convergence with…
Serbia’s 2026 outlook: Investment-led growth supported by fiscal discipline, but exposed to EU demand
Serbia expects real GDP growth of 3.5% to 4.0% in 2026, driven primarily by public investment, foreign direct inflows and industrial transformation. The outlook is underpinned…
Market News Roundup CW 15
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Serbia’s trade deficit shrinks in early 2026, but the improvement is largely import-driven
Serbia’s trade balance improved in January–February 2026 as exports rose slightly and imports fell, narrowing the goods deficit. But the data point to stabilization through import…
Serbia’s 2026 two-speed economy: services surge while industry contracts
In early 2026, Serbia’s growth is increasingly split between expanding consumption and services—supported by wage gains, stable inflation, and a growing services surplus—and an industrial sector…
Serbia’s factory-gate inflation stalls as energy costs ease, but demand weakness comes into focus
Early 2026 producer price data for Serbia points to near-stabilised factory-gate costs, with energy prices turning mildly deflationary. But flat prices alongside falling manufacturing output suggests…
Serbia’s wage distribution shows a polarised labour market beneath rising averages
Even as Serbia’s average net salary rose in January 2026, the latest wage breakdown points to a labour market split at the extremes, with similarly sized…
Leasing is steering Serbia’s electric mobility shift toward smaller, affordable cars
In Serbia, the move toward electrified vehicles is being driven less by showrooms or subsidies and more by leasing structures that match what households can afford.…