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AIK Bank extends its edge in Serbia’s term-deposit market, PwC comparison shows
A PwC commercial performance comparison cited by Nedeljnik places AIK Bank at the top of Serbia’s term-deposit market, highlighting growing household demand for fixed-term savings. The…
Serbia’s deposit surge strengthens funding stability as households favor liquidity
In Serbia, deposit growth continues to accelerate after the inflation shock, with households and companies expanding balances—especially in foreign currency—while term deposits gain ground as banks…
Serbia banks head into 2026 with capital strength, low bad loans and tightly managed credit
Serbia’s banking system is entering 2026 with capitalization well above regulatory requirements, liquidity buffers that remain strong, and non-performing loans below 3%. Controlled credit growth—supported by…
Serbia industrial output jumps in March as manufacturing leads a cyclical rebound
Serbia’s total industrial output rose 6.4% year-on-year in March, accelerating after weaker conditions earlier in 2026. The rebound appears driven mainly by manufacturing, while energy volatility…
CBAM’s carbon cost is starting to rewrite Serbia’s industrial competitiveness
As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism moves toward full implementation, Serbian exporters in steel, cement, aluminium and fertilisers face carbon-linked costs tied to EU ETS…
Serbia’s state-led investment drive faces tougher delivery and funding conditions
Serbia’s infrastructure pipeline—about €17bn through 2030 and up to €48bn by 2035—remains central to growth plans, but rising financing costs and execution constraints are tightening the…
Serbia turns to active debt management as refinancing and rate risks rise
Serbia has launched a sovereign bond buyback programme of up to €1bn to smooth maturities and reduce near-term refinancing pressure, signaling a more proactive approach to…
Serbia retail market shifts toward scale as inflation squeezes margins and demand
Serbia’s retail sector is consolidating and compressing margins as inflation, tougher competition and weaker purchasing power reshape what consumers buy. The DIS acquisition by Aman underscores…
Serbia’s industrial transition turns selective as layoffs rise and FDI shifts up the value chain
Layoffs in parts of Serbia’s manufacturing sector—reported at around 11,500 affected workers—signal a move away from the broad employment growth of earlier years. The shift coincides…
Serbia’s energy exposure deepens as NIS ownership uncertainty clouds investment outlook
Serbia’s dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas is amplifying the impact of geopolitical risk and global commodity volatility. With NIS—an operator central to refining…