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Macro comment
Foreign trade in May: Solid growth in exports and imports
The favourable development of exports and imports is confirmed by the continued growth in domestic demand and the improving economic situation abroad. Year-on-year, exports increased by 2.0 per cent, while imports rose by 1.5 per cent. However, May had one less working day than last year. On a calendar-adjusted basis, the figures are much more favourable, 6.6 per cent and 5.3 per cent respectively.
Macro comment
Industry in May: stable growth despite external problems
Industrial production grew year-on-year for the fourth consecutive month in May, and despite all the problems, mainly of an external nature, the situation in industry remains stable.
Macro comment
Consumer prices in June: Temporary increase in inflation
Inflation has been relatively low recently, but it has fluctuated considerably. It fell below 2 per cent in April but is now close to 3 per cent. Consumer prices increased by 0.3 per cent month-on-month in June and rose by 2.9 per cent year-on-year.
Macro comment
Retail in May: growth in most product groups
Retail sales in May grew year-on-year for the eighteenth month in a row. Although there was a slight decline month-on-month, household consumption will continue to be the main pillar of the economy this year.
Macro comment
PMI in June: first improvement in conditions since 2022
In June, the business conditions index rose above the neutral value of 50 points for the first time in three years, indicating growth in economic activity among companies.
