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Substantial job increase in first quarter 2006
In the first quarter of 2006 there were 35 thousand more jobs than in the last quarter of 2005.
Economic growth stays 2.9 percent
The Dutch economy saw robust growth in the first quarter of 2006. The Dutch gross domestic product (GDP) was up by 2.9 percent on the year before.
Inflation slightly up in June
Inflation in the Netherlands was 1.3 percent in June 2006.
Manufacturing industry more optimistic
The optimism among manufacturing companies has increased in June. They have not been this positive since the end of 2000. They are more positive about future production and their order books.
Consumers much more positive about economy
Confidence of Dutch consumers is substantially higher in June 2006 than in May. This is mainly because consumers are much more positive about the economy.
Consumption up sharply in April
Dutch households spent substantially more in April. Compared with April last year, household consumption was 3.8 percent higher.