Tbilisi and the Regions: Where Are Wages Highest in Georgia?
Key Takeaway Georgia’s average monthly nominal wage reached GEL 2,389.3 in Q2 2026, but the national figure masks a wide regional spread. Tbilisi recorded the highest average at GEL 2,758.5
Georgia’s Exports Are Growing Fast – But the Trade Deficit Remains
Key Takeaway Georgia’s merchandise trade turnover reached USD 17.9 billion in January–August 2026. Exports rose to USD 5.42 billion, up 22.1% year on year, while imports increased only 3.3% to
Georgia’s Average Monthly Wage Rose to GEL 2,389
Key takeaway In the second quarter of 2026, Georgia’s average monthly nominal wage for employees increased by 8.0% year on year, or GEL 177.3, to GEL 2,389.3. The increase was
Art and the New Technology Billionaires
Key Takeaway Technology wealth is becoming more visible in the art market. The Financial Times challenged the familiar assumption that technology billionaires are less interested in art than older financial
Europe Is Bringing Strategic Production Closer to Home
Key Takeaway Europe is not trying to bring every factory back inside its borders. Its emerging industrial policy is more selective: in strategic areas such as steel, aluminium, vehicles, clean
Public Debt and Market Anxiety
Key Takeaway Rising public debt does not automatically create a financial crisis, but it makes markets more sensitive when the investor base changes. In September 2026, the U.S. 10-year Treasury
