Estonia: inflation up in September 2019

Inflation in September ran at 2.2% YoY, according to the government agency Statistics Estonia. The sectors exerting the most impact were food and clothing, though there was a slight fall of -0.2% MoM. Consumer price index for services saw a 3.5% rise, and goods saw a 1.4% rise. Regulated prices of goods and services fell…

Azerbaijan: innovation strategy in development

According to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s instruction, an innovation strategy is being developed in the country and coordination in the field of innovative development is being increased through the involvement of reputable international consultants, Executive Director of the Azerbaijani Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communications Vusal Gasimli has said. Gasimli made the remarks…

Ukraine: public debt down in August 2019

Ukraine’s public and publicly guaranteed debt amounted to UAH 2.067 trillion or $81.92 billion as of August 31, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry reported. According to the report, public and publicly guaranteed foreign debt amounted to UAH 1.251 trillion, or $49.57 billion, whereas public and publicly guaranteed domestic debt stood at UAH 816.26 billion, or $32.35…