Our new index of European real estate obsolescence finds that the Nordic countries have the lowest risk of obsolescence and are best placed for the...
European Cities | Medium-term outlook remains stable amid rising infections
Posted by Dmitriy Gruzinov on Dec 21, 2021
In spite of global supply-side issues and another wave of Covid-19 infections at the end of 2021, we expect GDP in 22 of Europe’s 25 major cities to...
Rural economies: new digital technologies will not offset remoteness
Posted by Hugo Bessis on Dec 7, 2021
The pandemic has created a rise in working from home, and the new technologies may similarly make it easier for some rural businesses to compete with...
European Cities | Why Warsaw out-performs its rivals, at least for now
Posted by Jonathan Walker on Nov 4, 2021
We estimate that Warsaw’s GDP grew by 4.5% a year in the 2010-19 period, so notably faster than its five main rivals among EU accession cities....
European Cities | Short-term recovery to be followed by long-term realignments
Posted by Dmitriy Gruzinov on Sep 29, 2021
Despite another shift in the Covid-19 situation across Europe, national governments have largely resisted imposing new lockdowns, and our short-term...
Norway | We expect growth in H2 will be driven by services
Posted by Rory Fennessy on Aug 26, 2021
The mainland economy advanced 1.4% q/q in Q2, lower than our 1.9%prediction. The final reopening of the economy has been further delayed amid...
UK | The summer’s looking brighter for the economy
Posted by Andrew Goodwin on Aug 16, 2021
A decent rise in GDP in Q2 confirmed hopes that the relaxation of Covidrestrictions would trigger a strong response from the economy. And the quarter...
UK | A strong recovery across all regions, but worries remain
Posted by Richard Holt on Aug 4, 2021
The region with the strongest forecast GVA rise in 2021 is the East Midlands, with an 8.2% increase, closely followed by the West Midlands, North...
Norway | A strong bounce back in economic activity in Q2
Posted by Rory Fennessy on Jul 27, 2021
Signs continue to point towards a strong bounce back in economic activity inQ2. The vaccine rollout has advanced rapidly in recent weeks and brings...
Europe | Cities are recovering, but uncertainties remain
Posted by Anthony Light on Jul 16, 2021
European cities are on the road to recovery, as the improving health situation and gradual lifting of restrictions provide the foundation for a...