Economy
Trump is fully convinced of the trade agreement with Europe
"There will be a trade deal, 100 percent, but it will be a fair deal," Trump said
Standard of living
Economic tiger: Serbia at the bottom of Europe in terms of real GDP per capita
The real GDP per capita in Serbia for 2024 is only 26,6 percent of the average real GDP per capita in the European Union
Economy
Xi: China and EU to jointly oppose Trump's "unilateral bullying moves"
The President of China, Xi Jinping, assessed that there is never a winner in a trade war and that the EU has a key role in ensuring global economic stability.
US Customs
Trump's trade war: What are the consequences for Serbia?
Donald Trump announced new tariffs for exports to the US. Those with high tariffs on imports of American goods are the most affected. How the new trade war will affect Serbia
GDP decline
New economy: The Vienna Institute of Economics expects a change of government in Serbia
"It is obvious that economic activity slowed down a bit in the first quarter. Our expectations are that either by the end of this year or at the beginning of the next, there will be a change of government, and then growth will be a little higher," says economist Branimir Jovanović
Economy
New economy: Increased demand for euros in exchange offices
The dinar is at its lowest level since the beginning of the year, and the demand for euros has increased in exchange offices. The NBS justifies the increased demand for foreign exchange with seasonal changes, and interprets the lack of euros on the market as a reduced inflow of foreign investments.
Trade war
The EU responds to Trump: Extra tariffs are being introduced on American products
Donald Trump has introduced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the European Union, which will be implemented from today (March 12). The EU responds – with counter-tariffs on American goods
Report of the Republic Institute of Statistics
New economy: IT leader of the Serbian economy, agriculture in decline
In the last quarter of 2024, the highest growth was recorded in the accommodation and food sector, while farmers recorded a deficit. The IT sector is doing best
The purchasing power
"When the traders 'gasp'": Can Serbia follow Croatia in limiting prices?
Croatia passed the Law on Extraordinary Price Control Measures. Could Serbia get it and does it need it, if the citizens unreservedly besiege supermarkets and shopping malls
Consumption
Cheap cheese goes up in price faster than brie: The sister of inflation, chipflation, has arrived
The National Bank of Serbia announced that Serbian markets are witnessing certain phenomena that accompany inflation, and imply unusual price movements on the market
Economy
Trump, China and the global race for "rare countries"
China controls the global market and the US is looking for alternative sources. Trump is now proposing military aid to Ukraine in exchange for these precious resources
Economy of Serbia
The new economy: The sharp growth of the foreign trade deficit
Of particular concern is the fact that all components of foreign trade exchange are deteriorating: remittances are decreasing, outflows based on dividends and interest are increasing, and imports are growing faster than exports.
Economy
New economy: 28.000 euro board for EXPO
A month after its establishment, the company "Moon Design" received a job worth 28.600 euros. Namely, the building that will house the new headquarters of EXPO 2027 will receive a sign with the company's name
Cars
Who did this to you: Auto repairers complain about illegal workshops
About 60 percent of car repair shops in Serbia operate illegally, claims the Association of Car Repairers. It works for them that no one controls them, they don't pay taxes, they buy equipment and parts in wholesalers for cash
Brexit
Did Great Britain gain or lose by leaving the European Union
The costs of Brexit are still being determined, but experts say the UK is losing £100 billion a year by leaving the European Union
Economy
Global Economy: Five Biggest Challenges in 2025
What are the five biggest challenges facing the global economy, most of which are related to US President-elect Donald Trump
Interview: prof. Dr. Natalija Perišić
"Economic tiger" and its victims
"When the government promotes the neoliberal narrative, those who are against it are too poor to rebel, they don't have any visibility, they don't have any strength, and then it's very difficult to oppose it." The main reason that fully supports neoliberal ideology is that neoliberal ideology actually reduces expenditures in the budget and leads to the fact that our expenditures can go to something else - for the army, for the police and the like, while reducing expenditures for those who need it help and support"
PR
The Serbian economy between Trump and the EU - from a cough to a cold
The banking industry and the economy expect that Serbia will have good growth next year, despite the uncertainties coming from the EU and especially the USA after the re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th American president, it was concluded during the panel "Economy in the Shadow of Geopolitics: Challenges and Perspectives for Serbia" Raiffeisen business conference organized by that bank for its clients in Sava Center
Recommendation
Less is more
In order to bring the economy back into balance with the living world, we need to get rid of unnecessary work, reduce the working week, and invest in public goods. Give back what you take, not the capitalist "take more than you give back," argues Jason Hickel in Less Is More, published by Clio
Book
Why nations perish
How is it possible for one and the same people to live in deep poverty in their own country, and become prosperous citizens as soon as they move to another country, is one of the topics of the book "Why do nations fail" by this year's Nobel laureates for economics, Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, which was previously published by Clio for ten years
Economy
The collapse of Volkswagen: Are the good days of the German economy numbered?
The largest German car manufacturer, Volkswagen, has warned of possible job cuts and closing of production lines in the domestic market. Does this mean that the German economy, after decades of dominance, is slowly weakening
Video Games
"First-Person Shooter": Fabulous Earnings and Addiction
Video games work on the principle of dopamine and seratonin secretion, which cause addiction, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Marija Manojlović told Vreme. The profits of the gaming industry are skyrocketing year after year
Economy
Switzerland is withdrawing flour from Serbia because of an ingredient that can cause esophageal tumors
Switzerland is withdrawing from the market yellow and white corn flour originating from Serbia, because it has been estimated that the product is "potentially hazardous"
The World
USA vs. China: Tighter restrictions on Chinese imports
The Biden administration has announced that it is introducing tougher restrictions on Chinese imports that are likely to fuel trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. The new tariffs will take effect in 90 days, and in the meantime they will be closely watched for any possible signs of retaliation by China.
Sensationalism or economic benefit
The average salary is 600, and the bag is 1200 euros: What problems does the arrival of "Louis Vuitton" in Serbia solve?
The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, once again announced the arrival of the luxury fashion brand "Louis Vuitton" in Serbia. In a country where the average net income is 73.000 dinars, for whom it is relevant that a store is opening in Belgrade where bags cost from 1200 euros and up
Europe
The European Commission wants paid internships to become the standard
Interns in companies are often considered free labor, but that could soon change in the European Union, as the European Commission wants paid internships to become the standard. However, there will be exceptions
The Army of Serbia
For the government, the return of military service boosts the economy
"If we invest in the reconstruction of certain barracks, we have again invested in our country. The construction industry receives some money, people are employed," says Minister of Finance Siniša Mali.