Economy
Market News Roundup CW20
Between May 11, 2026 and May 17, 2026, 85 articles were published. Most-read in this period 1. Montenegro moves closer to EU roaming integration as telecom…
CBAM forces Serbia to rethink the financing and competitiveness of its €20 billion export base
Serbia’s exports remain heavily concentrated in EU markets, but the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is reshaping how carbon-intensive industries are priced, financed and assessed. For…
Montenegro moves to tighten VAT compliance for short-term rentals and online sales
Montenegro is preparing amendments to its VAT framework that would tighten obligations for apartment rentals booked through digital platforms and expand reporting requirements for e-commerce and…
CBAM for Serbian exports: building an audit-ready MRV chain before the EU declaration
For Serbian producers shipping to the EU, CBAM compliance hinges on whether the importer can use verified, installation-level emissions data. That makes MRV preparation and pre-verification—often…
Serbia’s macroeconomic model shifts toward slower growth and tighter financial conditions
Serbia’s 2026 macroeconomic dataset from the Ministry of Finance points to a transition from the post-pandemic rebound toward a more mature, financially constrained growth path. The…
Serbia’s corporate lending pivots toward working-capital funding as uncertainty rises
Corporate loans in Serbia have continued to grow, but the mix is shifting: working-capital and liquidity facilities are driving new borrowing more than long-term investment financing.…
Serbia inflation expectations drift higher as energy and geopolitical risks re-enter the pricing
Serbian financial-sector inflation expectations edged up again in the latest NBS-linked survey, with one- and two-year outlooks moving modestly higher even as headline inflation remains within…
Serbia’s nearshoring growth model faces a stress test as Europe slows and CBAM reshapes industry
Serbia’s export-led manufacturing push is entering a pivotal transition as weaker European demand, higher financing costs and the EU’s carbon-border rules collide with an electricity system…
Serbia prepares EU-aligned eFTI digital freight framework to modernize cross-border logistics
Serbia is moving toward a new legal framework for electronic freight transport information (eFTI), aiming to replace paper documentation with interoperable digital data exchange across customs…
Montenegro’s business climate stalls as structural bottlenecks weigh on execution
A new assessment from Montenegro’s Chamber of Economy (PKCG) says the country’s business environment has shifted into stagnation, with firms citing persistent constraints despite stable macro…