Economic Update Dutch version
We expect the French economy to grow by 1% in 2015 and 1½% in 2016. Although the French government has already taken action to improve corporate profitability, further reforms are needed to maintain economic growth in the medium to longer term.
Economic Update Dutch version
We expect the Spanish economy to grow by 3¼% in 2015 and 2½% in 2016. Domestic demand is the largest contributor to growth, but will lose some strength next year as temporary boosters fade
Economic Update Dutch version
In its second estimate, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has made an upward adjustment for Dutch economic growth in the second quarter of 2015. This does not change our picture of the Dutch economy: we expect broad based economic growth in 2015 and 2016.
Country Report
Argentina is heading for change as the October 2015 elections are approaching. However, the economic tide will take longer to change as macroeconomic imbalances are large and increasing.
Country Report
Falling commodity prices take their toll on the Peruvian economy and currency. Political vacuum leaves room for more radical outsiders in the 2016 elections.
Economic Update Dutch version
We expect the German economy to grow by 1¾% in 2015 and 2% in 2016. However, an escalation of the refugee problem, spread of the emissions scandal at Volkswagen to other car manufacturers and more negative news on the performance of the Chinese economy could affect the solid base of the German economy.
