Tag: Sharp

Kraków in April 2026: higher wages and strong industry, but a weaker labour market and falling retail sales

Kraków entered the second quarter of 2026 with a clearly mixed economic picture. The city recorded strong annual growth...

Ukrainians Still Lead, but Indians, Turks and Czechs Gain Ground on Poland’s Housing Market

Foreigners are buying an increasing number of apartments in Poland. Although Ukrainians have dominated this market for years, data...

US and Iran Remain Far Apart Despite Signs of Dialogue

Alfred Hitchcock used to say that a film should begin with an earthquake, and then the tension should keep...

Oil Prices Dominate Market Sentiment Amid Tight Supply and Unclear Diplomacy

Oil prices are taking control of markets amid mixed diplomatic signals and tightening supply. Oil continues to influence broader...

AI, Energy Constraints and Demographic Change Could Reshape Global Business Hubs

Artificial intelligence, energy constraints and demographic change could completely transform global business hubs in the coming years, according to...

Bond Market Rout Sends Investors Back to the Dollar

Financial news last week was dominated by a sharp sell-off in bond markets around the world. Key points: ➢ Polish data...

Inflation in Poland rose to 3.2%. Services continue to drive price growth

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Markets Adapt as U.S.–Iran Deadlock Persists and Inflation Risks Return to Focus

There are still no major signs of an easing in the deadlock between the United States and Iran. Over...

Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Return to the Forefront

Yesterday’s sharp rise in oil prices was the market’s reaction to a renewed escalation of tensions in the Middle...

Poland’s Labour Market: 15.1 Million People Employed at the End of November 2025

At the end of November 2025, the number of people working in Poland stood at 15,093.1 thousand, according to...

Winter Crops in Poland Affected by Cold Snap and Soil Drying

Winter crops in Poland overwintered slightly worse in 2026 than a year earlier, according to a preliminary assessment by...

Polish Housing Market Enters Phase of Stability with Upward Price Bias

It will get more expensive — this is already the view of 55% of surveyed residents of Poland. According...