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Chief Economist, Poland

Rafal Benecki is a Chief Economist at ING in Poland, joining in 2005. Prior to this, he was the head of the Economic Analysis Bureau at Millennium Bank in Warsaw. He has an MSc in Financial Economics from Queen Mary University of London. 

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Directional Economics CEEMEA: Trade instability – a test of strength
Report Directional Economics CEEMEA: Trade instability – a test of strength
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Directional Economics CEEMEA: Why beating the middle-income trap isn’t enough
Report Directional Economics CEEMEA: Why beating the middle-income trap isn’t enough
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ING Monthly: Central bankers left holding the baby
Report ING Monthly: Central bankers left holding the baby

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Poland: London trip notes
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By Rafal Benecki

Poland: London trip notes

Our meetings indicate a large underweight in Polish government bonds amid limited supply. There is also great pessimism about global growth
Poland: Sound economy, harsh politics
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By Rafal Benecki

Poland: Sound economy, harsh politics

The Polish political agenda is controversial, but this shouldn't overshadow the two standout positives of 2017

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Poland's disappointing construction data signals delayed investment recovery

Poland's disappointing construction data signals delayed investment recovery

Today's data doesn't align with the more optimistic picture painted by industry and labour market releases
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Poland’s economy off to a positive start in the second quarter

Poland’s economy off to a positive start in the second quarter

Industry and labour market data for April suggest the second quarter is off to a good start
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Poland's ruling party candidate edges ahead in tight presidential first round

Poland's ruling party candidate edges ahead in tight presidential first round

Brace for a close call in the second round of presidential elections in Poland
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Polish central bank kicks off monetary easing with a bold 50bp rate cut in May
Polish central bank kicks off monetary easing with a bold 50bp rate cut in May
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NBP preview: Rate cuts imminent as Poland's central bank changes direction
NBP preview: Rate cuts imminent as Poland's central bank changes direction
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Lower Polish inflation opens the door to deeper rate cuts next week
Lower Polish inflation opens the door to deeper rate cuts next week
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Soft March data strengthens case for Polish rate cut in May
Soft March data strengthens case for Polish rate cut in May