Economic Comment
Duitse krimp geen voorbode van recessie (Dutch)
Na een slecht derde kwartaal zal de Duitse economie weer opveren. Wel is het onderliggende groeitempo vertraagd.
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Economic Report
Brexit Update: Deal done?
The EU council approved the EU-UK Brexit deal on 25 November. The document sets out the divorce conditions. It also includes an outline of the envisaged future economic partnership in the appendix. The approval of the UK parliament is still pending.
Special Dutch version
China has much more to lose than the US in a further escalating trade war
Our analysis shows that China disproportionately bears the brunt of a US-China trade war, especially in case of a further escalation. Although most losses end up in the US and China, their bilateral trade war also negatively affects third parties, such as the Eurozone and The Netherlands.
Special
Re-assessing the US-China trade war
This Special re-assesses the economic impact of the US-China trade war, using more advanced methodologies. Our analysis shows that China disproportionately bears the brunt of a US-China trade war, especially in case of a further escalation.
Infographic Dutch version
US-China trade war at a glance
Infographic accompanying the publication 'China has much more to lose than the US in a further escalating trade war'.
Economic Comment
Brexit Update: The finals
The United Kingdom and the EU have reached a deal in the Brexit negotiations. Unfortunately the road to an orderly Brexit remains a bumpy one and getting the deal approved by the UK Parliament is the main challenge.
Special
The crisis and recovery of Spain’s labour market
During the crisis, unemployment in Spain increased rapidly. In the past years, employment has substantially recovered due to strong economic growth and labour market reforms. That said, the unemployment rate is still high and significant challenges remain.
Economic Comment
Belgische economie groeit rustig verder, begroting zorgt voor enige onrust (Dutch)
De Belgische economische groei in het derde kwartaal komt uit op 0,4 procent, de jaarlijkse groei in 2018 wordt waarschijnlijk 1,4 procent. De Europese Commissie is kritisch op de ingediende begroting van België, maar de gevolgen zijn waarschijnlijk klein.
Economic Update Dutch version
Economic growth grinds to a halt in Italy
Italy’s economy stagnated in the third quarter on the back of the political situation and weak export orders. The outlook remains poor. An euro area exit and an all-out debt crisis are not imminent, but vulnerabilities to shocks are growing.