Ukraine: energy sector to be demonopolized

The energy sector of Ukraine should be transparent, demonopolized and competitive. “We could have become a completely energy-independent country in previous ten years, but this did not happen. Now we have set a course for energy independence, energy saving and production of our own Ukrainian gas, which will be enough for us to meet the…

Latvia: economic growth to continue

Latvia’s economy will grow more slowly than it did in Q1. Growth will likely reach at least 4%, predicts Luminor Bank economist Peteris Strautins. SEB Bank’s macroeconomic expert Dainis Gaspuitis is more reluctant in his outlook. He expects economic growth rate to be 3.7%, considering global cycles and negative trends in certain sectors. Swebank senior…