Georgia Jobless Rate Rises to 14.7% in Q1 âšī¸
Georgia's unemployment rate increased to 14.7% in Q1 2025, with jobless rates rising for both men and women, and employment rate declining to 46.8%.
Rising unemployment signals potential economic contraction, which could negatively impact market sentiment and investment performance across broad market indices and emerging market exposures.
Georgia Producer Prices at Over 1-Year Low âšī¸
Georgia's producer prices rose 5.1% year-on-year in April 2025, showing a slowdown in inflation with moderation across most sectors except electricity and gas supply.
Moderate inflation data suggests stable economic conditions with slight deceleration in price pressures, indicating potential macroeconomic stability without significant market disruption.
Georgia Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply in April âšī¸
Georgia's trade deficit decreased in April 2025 due to a 41.1% surge in exports and a 3.6% decline in imports, though the year-to-date trade deficit has widened compared to the previous year.
Moderate trade dynamics indicate a mixed economic performance with export growth but persistent import challenges. The changes are relatively small and do not suggest a dramatic shift in economic fundamentals.