Tag Archives: economic growth
Montenegro’s economy enters a more fragile growth phase as tourism, banking and energy investment rebalance the market
Montenegro’s economy entered CW21 facing a far more complex balance between growth optimism and structural fragility as inflation pressures, slowing European demand, tourism dependence and rising…
Serbia shifts from fast growth to a more strategic, infrastructure-led model as external risks rise
Serbia’s growth outlook for 2026 is being revised down as geopolitical instability, weaker European industrial demand and energy-price volatility weigh on export-linked sectors. At the same…
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…
Montenegro’s growth thesis shifts toward tourism upgrading and EU-aligned service ecosystems
Montenegro’s most promising sectors are increasingly converging around tourism upgrading, EU accession and related capabilities—from renewable energy and logistics to healthcare, digital services and ESG compliance.…
Serbia’s overlooked growth bets: engineering, data, logistics and the build-out of energy transition
While global attention on Serbia often centers on factories and headline commodities, several quieter sectors are laying groundwork for a broader economic shift. The biggest prize…
Serbia’s early-2026 growth beats expectations, but inflation and Europe’s industrial slowdown remain key risks
Serbia’s economy grew by about 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to the MAT bulletin, driven largely by services and trade. Yet economists…
World Bank flags Serbia growth slowdown as Europe demand cools
The World Bank is taking a more cautious view of Serbia’s growth, arguing that the post-crisis recovery phase is ending and that future expansion will hinge…
Serbia’s early-2026 slowdown looks managed, but financing and external risks are tightening
Serbia started 2026 with inflation back in the National Bank of Serbia’s target range and a broadly contained fiscal stance, but growth has cooled to about…
World Bank flags Serbia growth slowdown and renewed inflation risks for 2026
The World Bank expects Serbia’s growth to slow to around 2.7% in 2026 as external demand weakens and global uncertainty rises, while inflation pressures are projected…
World Bank trims Montenegro’s 2026 growth forecast as tourism-linked risks mount
The World Bank has cut its forecast for Montenegro’s 2026 economic growth to 2.9% from 3.2%, citing external demand uncertainties and a moderation in investment momentum…