Economic Update Dutch version
The Dutch economy is enjoying an extended summer, but the days are getting shorter. Confidence is waning and a shortage of labour is beginning to constrain the economic expansion.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
We are expecting that the Netherlands will be able to keep up with last year’s pace and forecast a 2.9% GDP growth. Starting in 2019 we expect growth to moderately slow down to 2.3% for next year.
Special Dutch version
The ECB has little possibilities to stabilize the economy in case of a new recession. Therefore it is important that Eurozone countries have fiscal policy space to fill the gap. Unfortunately the Eurozone countries do not seem to have enough buffers.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
Just like in the first quarter fewer homes were sold between April and June 2018. Yet, house prices have increased rapidly in the same period. Decreasing affordability and accessibility of the owner-occupied market severely undermine buyer confidence on the housing market.
Column Dutch version
The position of women on both sides of the labour market spectrum would benefit from women working longer hours or full time. It is the only way to increase the number of financially independent women and open up the road to the top jobs.
Economic Report Dutch version
Geopolitical risks have risen, but markets appear unperturbed. We develop a new index of geopolitical risk and use it to show that most bond and equity markets are just as responsive to such risks as in the past.
Economic Update Dutch version
The Dutch economy keeps expanding, but housing investments are expected to stagnate while optimism about future activity has taken a hit among industrial producers.
Special
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.
