It is important to note that currency appreciation is relative, as it is measured against another currency. For example, if the Lek appreciates against the Euro, it means that the Lek buys more Euros, but it does not necessarily mean...
The increasing value of the Lek in relation to the Euro, the American Dollar, the British Pound in the currency market should be understood by all consumers and businesses, that the Lek can buy a greater amount of goods and...
Inward flows of remittances have grown rapidly in recent years, with an average growth rate in the last 3 years (2021-2023) of 10.5% and dominate all other annual financial flows from sources abroad. Despite these trends, which began to increase...
Euro in its exchange with the Lek at the beginning of May 2024[1] has depreciated on average by 3.7% since the end of 2023. If we look at the exchange rate of the Euro with the Lek, at...
The budget programs for 2023, in their limitation related to the high public debt, as it appears at the beginning of the second 6 months 2023 (64.78% of GDP), despite the mitigating effects with at least 4% in decrease from...
At the beginning of the second 6-month period, after an assessment and ongoing monitoring of the economic situation, but also the positions held by the financial and fiscal institutions, as well as based on the comments and recommendations from the...
The sharp tightening of monetary policy has often caused financial stress or even crises, especially in developed economies, but also in developing countries. Because of higher credit and currency risks, global investors have typically pulled out quickly when interest rates...
In a previous study of ALTAX [1], we mentioned all the factors analyzed and listed, which are the influences on the variations of the foreign exchange rate and inflation. From this previous analysis, we conclude that because of the...
