Bulgaria’s convergence towards more advanced economies has continued but at a slower pace. Soaring energy and food prices have pushed up inflation to its highest levels in decades. However, support packages and strong momentum in wages and pensions have stabilised purchasing power.
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Short-term economic prospects have improved, helped by lower commodity prices and the reopening of China, with global growth set to pick up moderately and inflation declining gradually. However, downside risks predominate.
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Read the reportSpillovers from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine have derailed the Czech Republic’s post‑pandemic recovery and further disrupted the impressive catch‑up with OECD average incomes seen in the previous two decades. Inflation is high and a tight macroeconomic policy stance is needed to restore price stability.
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