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Europe’s Dependency on Critical Raw Materials Raises Concerns
The energy transition will not be possible without critical raw materials. Cobalt, lithium, nickel and other metals are vital for changing the way we produce and use energy, indispensable for everything from electric vehicles...
Will Recession Fears Trigger a Dovish Turn from the ECB?
Significant changes in the economic environment since the October meeting suggest that the European Central Bank may adopt a more dovish tone this Thursday. In our opinion, a change in communication is justified, but...
Polish office market faces challenges, but outlook remains optimistic
The decline in investment volume, which has been recorded this year in all sectors of the real estate market in Poland, is particularly visible in the office segment. Despite the relative recovery that could...
Will the Fed cool market expectations on the pace of interest rate cuts?
We expect the Federal Reserve to adopt a cautious tone during its meeting on Wednesday (13.12) and defer the market valuations of US interest rate cuts in 2024. Hawkish signals from the bank could...
US Inflation Data Crucial Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Tomorrow, the Federal Reserve will make decisions regarding interest rates. However, before that happens, investors will learn how inflation in the U.S. shaped up in November. The core index on an annual basis is...
Nuclear Power Makes a Comeback in Europe
Russian aggression against Ukraine and the energy markets crisis have triggered a revival in nuclear energy, with many EU countries now planning to invest in this sector, including Poland. The country plans to build...
Markets Anticipate Five Interest Rate Cuts in the US by 2024
Markets are pricing in five interest rate cuts in the US by October 2024. The decisions of the Federal Reserve (Fed) will affect currency markets, the Polish złoty, cryptocurrencies, and the price of gold.
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Life Sciences industry facing transformation
The sectors comprising the life sciences industry, such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical, are currently areas of intensive innovation. Examples of digitization and modernization include precision medicine, digital health care, and solutions based on...
Iberdrola and Masdar to invest 15 billion euros in offshore wind power and green...
On December 5th, during COP28 in Dubai, Iberdrola and Masdar announced the establishment of a strategic partnership worth 15 billion euros. The partnership aims to evaluate the possibility of joint development of offshore wind...
Polish Central Bank Maintains Status Quo as Inflation Outlook Clouds
This time, as expected, the Monetary Policy Council has kept interest rates unchanged. In November, we had a surprise, as it was expected that the interest rate cuts would continue until the end of...
Monetary Policy Council Holds Interest Rates Steady, Reflecting Uncertainty
The post-election dust has settled, and along with it, the situation in the monetary market has stabilized. After a pre-election two-step reduction in interest rates - first by 0.75% (in September) and then 0.25%...
Polish Wages Outpace Inflation, Boosting Consumer Spending
"Real wages have risen at the highest rate since February 2019. Meanwhile, the double-digit pace of nominal wage growth, which is a factor driving inflation, has been sustained since the beginning of 2022. Consumption...
Poland’s Central Bank Pushed Back Prospect of Rapid Rate Cuts, China’s Deflation, and Cryptocurrency...
The President of the National Bank of Poland's conference has pushed back the prospect of rapid interest rate cuts in Poland. In China, deflation was recorded in both consumer and producer prices. The cryptocurrency...
Polish central bank keeps rates unchanged, citing uncertainty
The Monetary Policy Council has decided to maintain the interest rate at its current level, given the uncertain global economic situation. In the Eurozone, the economic growth dynamics in the third quarter have declined...
Investors are willing to undertake a more aggressive investment strategy for Europe real estate
According to a survey conducted by international real estate advisor Savills* involving real estate investors with total Europe and Middle East assets under management (AuM) exceeding €500bn, almost a third of investors are looking...
Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular, driven by rising fuel prices
More than half (55%) of people planning to purchase a car are leaning towards an electric vehicle (EV). Rising costs of gasoline cars, primarily fuel, is the primary driver behind this trend. The shift...
Investors return to the IPO market
Over the last nine months, the number of initial public offerings (IPOs) announced worldwide has dropped by 5%, and the revenue associated with them has shrunk by as much as 32%. During the first...
Red Cross appeals to hackers: act ethically
Since the onset of the invasion of Ukraine, an unprecedented level of cyber-patriotic gang activity has emerged. These groups, on both sides, are preparing attacks typically aimed at acquiring sensitive data or paralyzing critical...
Army modernization requires a holistic approach
The modernization of the army is a process that must consist of many layers and components. All of these elements are of equal importance - both offensive forces, including artillery, tanks, and missiles. But...
Polish Interest Rates Cut by 25 Basis Points, In Line With Market Expectations
Investors feared a significant interest rate cut, however, a repeat of the situation from a month ago did not happen, and the decision was in line with market consensus. Meanwhile, our path to low...