Financial Articles and Analyses
Discover clear and up-to-date information on inflation trends,
euro exchange rates, and personal finance.
Svetiva
provides practical insights, clear explanations, and useful
strategies to help you better understand the economy and plan
with confidence.
Inflation in 2025: How to Protect Your Savings
The year 2025 brings new financial challenges. Inflation in Slovakia affects every household – from food prices to services. If you keep savings in a regular account, their real value decreases every month.
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Recommendations for protecting savings:
- Monitor real inflation, not just official data.
- Diversify savings across various stable assets.
- Keep a financial reserve in your budget for unexpected expenses.
📊Every euro has value if you know how to preserve it.

Euro and Dollar Exchange Rates: What Shapes Markets in 2025
Currency markets are influenced by interest rates, geopolitics, and energy prices. These factors directly shape the EUR/USD exchange rate and, consequently, the Slovak economy.
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What to focus on:
- Regularly monitor the daily euro exchange rate.
- If you run a business, consider currency risks in your strategies.
💡A stable euro means certainty, a weak one brings new opportunities.

Financial Literacy: Basics of Sound Financial Management
Solid financial foundations start with understanding
how to manage money effectively.
Budget planning
and creating reserves help prevent stress and
debt.
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Three pillars of financial stability:
- Budget: Control expenses and set limits.
- Reserve: Save at least three months' worth of expenses.
- Goals: Think long-term and invest wisely.
📖Financial education is the safest investment.

How to Respond to Rising Energy Prices
Rising energy prices remain one of the main drivers of inflation. They affect not only households but also businesses and the labor market.
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Practical steps:
- Implement energy-saving solutions.
- In times of uncertainty, opt for fixed tariffs.
- Take advantage of government programs for renewable energy sources.
🌱Energy savings benefit both your finances and the environment.

European Economy 2025: What Impacts Slovakia
Europe is undergoing significant changes – digitalization, green transformation, and demographic developments. These trends shape the economy and financial decisions of Slovaks.
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Key development trends:
- Green economy: Investments in renewable sources are growing.
- Digitalization: The rise of fintech services is changing how money is managed.
- Demographics: An aging population impacts pension systems.
📈Those who understand trends act with confidence.
