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.
Economic Update Dutch version
In the second quarter of 2018, Spain’s economy took it a bit more easy. The short-term outlook remains strong, though. Nevertheless, the current government should act to lower Spain’s vulnerability to future shocks and it is unlikely to do so.
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.
Economic Update Dutch version
Spain’s economy has started the year on a strong footing with 0.7% quarterly growth. We expect the economy to grow with 2.8% in 2018 compared to just above 2% growth in the Eurozone. The Catalan crisis has had limited economic impact so far.
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 Update Dutch version
The Dutch economy is off to a good start of the year, with more paid jobs than in December. Meanwhile prices of owner-occupied homes are rising faster than in previous months.
Economic Update
Italians are very upbeat and don’t seem to worry about the upcoming elections. The short-term economic outlook is quite rosy. We expect the next government won’t endanger the recovery, but at the same time won’t improve the weak long-term outlook either.
Economic Update Dutch version
The Dutch economy has fully recovered from the crisis. In 2018 and 2019 growth will remain high and the Dutch economy will reach the top of the business cycle. Producer confidence is at the highest level ever measured, but inflation remains relatively low.
