Economic Update Dutch version
Extra expenditures due to the corona crisis make governmental finances deteriorate. The recovery of consumption is slow but the third support package and some fiscal measures are likely to stimulate domestic demand.
Economic Update Dutch version
The impact of the corona crisis on the Dutch economy is becoming increasingly visible. Private consumption and daily manufacturing production fell sharply in May, and unemployment rose quickly in June. The outlook for the recovery remains bleak.
Economic Update Dutch version
The first economic figures about the Dutch lockdown period show the severeness of the corona crisis. In April household consumption dropped to historic low and industrial production tumbled.
Economic Update Dutch version
We expect the Dutch economy to grow by 1.2 percent in 2020. Exports and investments are hurt by, among others, weaker global growth. Domestically, the nitrogen problems negatively affect investments. Consumers remain an important driver of growth.
Economic Update Dutch version
The Dutch economy is slowing down. Consumption is still on track, but the persisting industrial weakness and the growth slowdown in Dutch imports and exports point toward an economic slowdown.
Economic Update Dutch version
The Dutch economy continues to grow, but global weakness remains visible in manufacturing. The government announced substantial tax cuts and additional spending. However, labor market shortages may threaten the execution of the planned expenditures.
Economic Update Dutch version
Despite the economy growing, the Netherlands aren’t immune to foreign weakness: the industry has been shrinking for months. A possible expansion of government spending might therefore be a well-timed impulse, provided it is indeed able to spend more.
Economic Update Dutch version
The Dutch economy is still growing but with mixed signals. Employment and consumption increased, but the manufacturing sector is showing weakness and the number of bankruptcies is slightly up.