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Stock markets in Central Europe are experiencing a strong rally, driven by rising commodity prices and hopes for an economic recovery in China and the eurozone. Photo:

Hirsch on the Economy: Central European markets surge amid global commodity rally

A stock market boom is sweeping across Central Europe at the moment, with markets in Budapest, Prague, and Warsaw surging last week, boosted by rising commodity prices and optimism around China's recovery and possible eurozone rate cuts.

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Hirsch on the economy: a complex picture with inflation and wage trends

Poland's manufacturing industry continues to face significant hurdles, despite slight improvements in recent months, while new data on wage inequality reveals a stark contrast between median and average salaries.

An electric car is being plugged in for recharging at an EV (Electric Vehicle) charging station in Warsaw, Poland, on July 5, 2024. (Photo by Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Hirsch on the economy: Electric cars, rising wages and cheaper holidays in Hungary

In his weekly column, economist Rafał Hirsch examines Poland's deteriorating consumer sentiment, stock market movements, budget challenges, and the contrasting monetary policies of Hungary and Poland.