Възможно е да се наложи Европейската централна банка (ЕЦБ) да обмисли ново понижение на лихвите си, ако по-нататъшното поскъпване на еврото започне да оказва натиск върху инфлационните прогнози на институцията. Това заяви Мартин Кохер, управител на австрийската централна банка и член на Управителния съвет на ЕЦБ пред в. „Файненшъл Таймс“, цитиран от Ройтерс, предаде БТА.
Досегашните поскъпвания на еврото спрямо долара са били „умерени“ и не са изисквали реакция, каза Кохер, като предупреди, че по-рязко поскъпване може да понижи прогнозите за инфлацията и да принуди ЕЦБ да предприеме действия.
„Ако еврото продължи да поскъпва още, на определен етап това, разбира се, може да създаде необходимост от реакция по линия на паричната политика“, добави Кохер.
По-скъпото евро би намалило цените на вноса и би подкопало конкурентоспособността спрямо американските конкуренти, каза той.
Кохер посочи, че икономиката на еврозоната е била по-устойчива от очакваното и изрази „пр
bulgaria’s Economy Shows Resilience with 3.8% Growth in 2023
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Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.8% in 2023, exceeding initial forecasts and demonstrating unexpected resilience amidst global economic headwinds, according to data released by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) on January 26, 2026. This growth positions bulgaria as one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union.
Key Economic Indicators
- GDP Growth: 3.8% (2023) – National Statistical Institute (NSI)
- Gross National Income: Increased by 4.2% – National Statistical Institute (NSI)
- Household Consumption: Rose by 3.5%, driven by increased wages and consumer confidence – Bulgarian National Bank (BNB)
- Investment: Grew by 5.1%, especially in the construction and renewable energy sectors – InvestBulgaria Agency
- Exports: Increased by 6.8%, with key trading partners including Germany, Italy, and Romania – National Statistical Institute (NSI)
Sector Performance
The services sector contributed the most to the economic growth, increasing by 4.5%. The industrial sector saw a growth of 3.2%, boosted by demand from abroad. Agriculture experienced a slight decline of 0.8% due to unfavorable weather conditions during the harvest season, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Government Response and Future Outlook
The Bulgarian government, led by Prime minister Dimitar Glavchev, attributes the positive economic performance to prudent fiscal policies and successful implementation of EU-funded projects. Finance Minister Asen vassilev stated on January 27, 2026, that the government expects continued growth in 2024, projecting a GDP increase of around 3.5%.
“We are committed to maintaining fiscal stability and creating a favorable investment climate to ensure sustainable economic growth,” said Minister Vassilev during a press conference. – ministry of Finance
The European Commission’s winter economic forecast,released on February 8,2026,corroborates the optimistic outlook,predicting Bulgaria’s GDP will grow by 3.6% in 2024 and 3.4% in 2025. European Commission
Though, the BNB cautions that external risks, including geopolitical tensions and potential slowdowns in key trading partners, could pose challenges to Bulgaria’s economic growth.
