Lithuania

The economy is showing signs of slowing, but not enough to assuage fears that it could be headed for a hard landing. Furthermore, we believe that the downside risks to consumer spending... 2008-04-07

A recent opinion poll suggests that the conservative opposition party Homeland Union has overtaken the Social Democratic Party of Prime Minister Gediminas Kirkilas to become the country's... 2008-03-04

Industrial output continued to strengthen in January in response to the restoration of full capacity at the Mazeikiu oil refinery, which accounts for almost one-fifth of manufacturing... 2008-03-04

The government needs to improve the prospects for a soft landing for the economy and bolster investor confidence by reining in public spending and implementing further structural... 2008-03-04

Industrial output growth slowed to 4.0% in 2007 from 7.3% in 2006, with manufacturing production increasing by 4.3%. The subdued performance largely reflected supply problems at the... 2008-02-04

Lithuania's ruling coalition went from a minority government to a majority government in January, but only by adding a fifth political party to its ranks. After much internal debate,... 2008-02-04

Lithuania currently meets all the criteria for eurozone membership with the exception of price stability. Comparatively high inflation is likely to prevent the country from adopting... 2008-02-04

Inflation reached 7.8% y-o-y in November and is unlikely to decline in the near term. Inflationary pressures reflect strong domestic demand and rising unit labour costs, as well as... 2008-01-07

President Valdas Adamkus signed the law on fiscal discipline in mid-November but criticised the length of time taken by parliament to approve the legislation and noted that the new... 2007-11-27

BMI View: The economy is not yet in the danger zone yet but the re-acceleration in GDP growth, if it continues, will increase the risk of a more disruptive scenario playing out in... 2007-11-27