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Serbia’s 2026 Growth Accelerates as FDI Weakens Ahead of Expo 2027

Serbia’s economy expanded 3.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 3.2% in the first quarter, putting full-year growth on track to reach or exceed 3.3%, according to Raiffeisen Bank. The expansion is being supported by stronger household consumption, construction activity and public investment, while foreign direct investment inflows remain relatively weak. Household consumption increased 4% year-on-year in the second quarter, while construction output rebounded 9.1%. Rising wages and pensions, credit growth and continued public infrastructure spending contributed…