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Inflation in Latvia and Lithuania will remain relatively low, whereas in Estonia the biggest. However, the fastest rise of wages is forecasted there. SEB analysts estimate that Latvia will timely fulfill the Maastricht criteria set to adopt the euro in 2014, writes LETA/ELTA.

Despite the harsh winds in the euro area, Lithuanian exports and domestic consumption remains in a relatively strong position. Diversified export markets and the performance optimization done during the crises gives strength to Lithuanian economy.

On the other hand, the volume of business investment remains modest due to the uncertainty of the future. It poses a threat that the economy will lose momentum.

"Assuming that the major world economies will not experience extreme shocks, we expect a balanced, steady, but not too fast Lithuanian economic growth in the coming years, "said Senior Analyst at SEB Bank in Lithuania Vilija Tauraite.