Slovak Factories Are Losing Competitiveness, Central Bank Warns

Slovakia’s central bank warns the industrial sector is losing competitiveness as productivity stagnates and labor costs rise by more than 2x the EU average. The note signals a cost-pressure headwind that could weigh on growth and margins, supporting a more cautious outlook for Slovak corporates and the broader economy.

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Slovakia’s central bank warns the industrial sector is losing competitiveness as productivity stagnates and labor costs rise by more than 2x the EU average. The note signals a cost-pressure headwind that could weigh on growth and margins, supporting a more cautious outlook for Slovak corporates and the broader economy.