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Romania has tapped into its foreign exchange buffer to manage a €6 billion payment surge amid escalating political tensions, according to Finance Minister Marcel Bolos. The country's budget deficit, already projected to be the highest in the EU, is expected to exceed the 7% target of economic output due to the political crisis following a pro-Russian candidate's unexpected presidential election success, which has also driven bond yields higher.
Slaughter pig markets in the EU are stable ahead of Christmas, with prices holding steady in Germany at €1.92/kg and Austria at €1.86/kg. Italy sees a decline, with prices dropping to €1.933/kg for freely marketed pigs. Overall, demand is expected to rise, but significant price increases have yet to materialize.
Călin Georgescu, a far-right independent candidate, is gaining traction in Romania's presidential race by appealing to rural voters with a focus on agrarian policies and traditional values. His manifesto promotes organic farming and local production, positioning him against the EU's agricultural strategies amid widespread discontent among farmers. Despite his ultranationalist views and controversial praise for historical fascists, Georgescu's radical ecologism resonates with a populace frustrated by economic challenges and foreign competition.
Hungary's proposal for EU defense funding requires that at least 65% of components be sourced from EU countries, disappointing some French arms companies that sought an 80% threshold. The initiative aims to bolster European defense production amid concerns over reliance on U.S. arms. New eligibility criteria will also assess the design authority of products, complicating access for firms producing U.S. weapons in Europe.
At a recent press conference, Raiffeisen Capital Management unveiled its CEE Asset Management Radar, highlighting the growth potential of the asset management industry across fourteen Central and Eastern European countries. The radar combines economic data with asset management trends, forecasting a compound annual growth rate of 12.1% for the region, driven primarily by net inflows. Raiffeisen Group's assets under management reached a record high of nearly 65 billion euros, reflecting a robust recovery and increasing interest in sustainable investments.
Raiffeisen Capital Management has reached an all-time high of nearly EUR 65 billion in assets under management, with a significant portion invested responsibly. The fund savings segment in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is rapidly growing, reflecting broader societal engagement in capital markets. Forecasts indicate strong growth potential in CEE, with local assets expected to surpass those of Austria by 2028.
Austria has signaled support for Romania and Bulgaria's entry into the EU's Schengen free-travel zone, with a decision expected on December 12. Despite previous objections over migration control, recent discussions indicate a potential start date of January 1, contingent on continued efforts to manage irregular migration. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu emphasized the economic benefits of full Schengen membership, while officials noted a significant decrease in migrant arrivals.
Felix Patrascanu’s courier service has flourished due to government salary and pension increases, alongside infrastructure improvements. However, as Romania approaches crucial elections, the country faces the challenge of the widest budget deficit in the EU, raising concerns about the potential economic fallout.
China's extensive surveillance system has led to a black market where insiders sell access to citizens' private data, often for cryptocurrency. Researchers from SpyCloud reveal that government employees are tempted by lucrative side hustles, selling sensitive information like banking details and personal records. This exploitation highlights the pervasive corruption within China's security services, where data collected for state monitoring is repurposed for profit.
Raiffeisen Bank SA has been fined RON 99,466 (approximately $21,082) by the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) for breaching GDPR regulations. The penalty follows an investigation revealing that an employee misused a client's credit application to secure a loan, despite the client's withdrawal of consent.

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