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Driven by animosity vis-à-vis German cars and a sense of non-reciprocity by the EU on lower car tariffs, US President Trump is expected in the next few weeks to decide on whether the US will impose trade tariffs on cars. We assess the possible impact.
Economic Update Dutch version
The Dutch domestic economy is showing strength, but GDP growth is still likely to slow due to a deterioration of the trade balance. Higher oil prices, trade conflict, a tight labour market and VAT-hikes all point to higher inflation.
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In many Eurozone countries, private sector debt has decreased in recent years and so has the vulnerability of the private sector to higher interest rates. Yet in many countries debt remains high and in several countries vulnerabilities are still present.
Economic Comment Dutch version
Despite deleveraging in recent years, private sector debt remains high in many Eurozone countries. The private sector in Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Finland and Luxembourg is most vulnerable to higher interest rates.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
The Dutch economy appears to have passed its cyclical peak and will grow by 2.8 per cent in 2018 and by 2.1 per cent in 2019. Economic growth is supported by a strong domestic dynamic, while net trade is expected to make a negative contribution.
Economic Comment Dutch version
Expensive and unaffordable housing has become increasingly concentrated in cities. Why, and how can we make urban housing markets less volatile and more equitable?
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
While we still expect house prices to increase substantially this year, sales activities seem to reached a turning point on the Dutch housing market. Hampered by an increasing scarcity of homes in almost all regions, we have adjusted our 2018 sales forecast from 250,000 to 235,000 homes, a decline of 3% compared to 2017.
Economic Update Dutch version
This year will probably see the top of the business cycle in the Netherlands. Real wage and jobs growth will support consumption, but signs of a growth slowdown in the rest of Europe pose a risk to export and GDP-growth.
Economic Report Dutch version
Food waste is a big problem: a third of all food produced globally ends either as food loss or food waste. Initiatives to reduce food waste can decrease company's and consumer’s footprint and increase their profit.
