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Economic trend in the second quarter of 2025 with its challenges and prospects

The second quarter of 2025 recorded a 3.51% real growth rate in Albania’s economy, reflecting a moderate recovery after the challenges of recent years.Although this growth is a positive signal, its true value for the economy, the state budget,...

Dynamism of the services sector in the second quarter of 2025

The quarterly data from INSTAT indicate that the services sector in Albania continued to grow during the second quarter of 2025, with positive performance across most key activities, reflecting a revival in consumption and economic activity following challenges in previous...

Goods manufacturers trend, Q2 2025

INSTAT data for Q2 2025 show a mixed picture for manufacturing and related economic activities The latest figures reveal a diverse economic dynamic, where some sectors are facing declines while others continue to grow at a solid pace, reflecting a differentiated...

Continued growth of retail trade in Albania, Q2 2025

Retail trade in Albania continues to show signs of stability and growth in economic activity during the second quarter of 2025. According to INSTAT data, the sales volume index reached 117.1, marking a 6.2% annual increase compared to the second...

Fiscal performance January–August 2025 shows progress, but structural challenges remain strong

Preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance for the period January–August 2025 show a stable performance in revenues and spending discipline, but comparisons with the same period of last year and indicator analysis highlight significant challenges requiring strategic attention. Budget revenues...

Analysis of lending and deposit conditions from banks, first 6M -2025

In mid-2025, the Albanian financial market is operating in an environment that continues to be favorable for borrowing, mainly due to the accommodative monetary policy of the Bank of Albania and the still low cost of deposits. These conditions have...

Macro sustainability, but without social inclusion in Normative Act No. 6, of June 2025

The Minister of Finance, in presenting Normative Act no. 6, dated 11.06.2025, emphasized that the changes in the budget came as a need for more efficient reallocation of resources, based on a five-month analysis of fiscal performance and on-the-ground...

Inflation in June 2025 reaches 2.4%, but living costs remain high for families

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June 2025 reached 119.2, reflecting an annual increase of 2.4% compared to June of the previous year. This is a slight rise from last year’s rate (2.1%) and a monthly decrease of -0.2%...

Rising prices in agriculture, an alarm for Albanian producers and consumers

In 2024, Albanian agriculture experienced another increase in prices that adds pressure both on local producers and consumers. According to data from INSTAT, the annual price index for agricultural products reached 149.6, up from 142.8 in 2023, marking a 4.8%...

Economic growth in the first quarter of 2025, a continuation of the challenges of a one-sided model

According to data from INSTAT, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 recorded a real growth of 3.39%, continuing the positive trend of 4.05% in 2024, but with a noticeable slowdown. This indicates that the economy still...

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