Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
Global growth will decline moderately in the coming years, both in advanced and emerging market economies. Persistent risks such as escalation of the trade war or a disorderly Brexit are a permanent concern in this slowdown.
Special Dutch version
The European elections will be a key political event for Europe in 2019. They will be held in May, to elect the new members of the European Parliament (EP).
Economic Update
French President Macron struggles with low approval ratings and decreasing economic confidence, despite a strong parliamentary mandate for reform and upward economic potential. The 2019 budget proposal reduces the size of government, modest improvements in public finances and stimulus for private demand.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
The economic picture for the largest economies is positive, while emerging markets are in a more difficult position. There is a substantial downward risk for the world economy, especially due to trade tensions between the US and its trade partners.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
The economic outlook for the global economy remains positive, but risks of a correction have increased sharply as a result of increasing trade tensions. Geopolitical risks and vulnerabilities in various emerging economies are also worrying.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
Global economic growth accelerates mildly in 2018. But the hardening of US trade policy increases the risk of escalation in trade relationships. This would seriously damage the US economy and cause a setback in the recovery of world trade growth.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
Global economic growth accelerates this and next year. Though for many central banks their inflation target remains out of reach. As such, monetary policy normalisation is not yet on the cards, while it is needed to structurally lift economic growth.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
We expect moderate global economic growth of around 3 per cent in 2017 and 2018. American protectionism will expectedly have a negative effect on world trade growth. Political developments in the US and Europe constitute the biggest source of uncertainty.
