Boston Consulting Group released their 2018 Sustainable Economic Development Assessement (SEDA) focused on wealth and well-being. The analysis included 152 countries and used data from 2007 through 2016, finding out, among other things, that countries that focus on enhancing well-being not only raise the standard of living of their citizens but also set their country up for stronger and more resilient economic growth.

As economic growth accelerated significantly in 2017, the Czech Republic is in a good position to address remaining structural challenges. The Czech Republic is enjoying an economic upswing. Labour market indicators set new records but at the same time signal limits to future growth. Inflation has moved above the central bank’s 2.0 % target. These are conclucions of the European Semester report published by the European Commission on 23 May.

In 2017, the global political risk landscape was turbulent, and is likely to remain so over the next 12 months. Marsh’s Political Risk Map 2018, based on BMI Research findings, highlights changes during the past 12 months and looks ahead to continuing risks and new concerns. For example, tensions between North Korea, the US, and other countries have risen as North Korea continues to conduct missile tests.