Czech Republic

Convergence with EU could help Poland stem emigration and accompanying 'brain drain'

Timing and pace of US monetary tightening could upset Emerging Europe markets buoyed so far by ECB's QE

Unpegged Swiss franc will influence short-term consumer behaviour but not asset or loan portfolio quality across CE.

Rising Swiss franc and Greek political risk threaten Central Europe's currencies but various factors should limit damage

Visegrad citizens are relatively satisfied with their own personal situation, but are critical of their societies

With conditions bleak in the euro-area, reviving domestic demand could supply resilience, absent a political crisis

Sweden will likely stand alone in its decision yesterday to recognise Palestine

Falling domestic prices call for monetary easing -- but policy may change if Fed rate hikes prompt capital outflows