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Unemployment down in August
According to the latest figures released by Statistics Netherlands, seasonally adjusted unemployment fell to 683 thousand in August, i.e. 8.6 percent of the labour force.
Sustained growth manufacturing output
According to Statistics Netherlands, the average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry was 2.1 percent up in April 2014 from April 2013.
Industrial production and turnover higher
In September 2005 the Dutch manufacturing industry produced 1.6 percent more than in September 2004, while turnover was up by 7 percent.
Economic situation slightly better
The economic situation was slightly better at the end of December than at the end of November.
Dutch utilisation capacity rate exceptionally low
The industrial capacity utilisation rate in the Netherlands is exceptionally low. In April 2009, manufacturing industry used over 74 percent of total output capacity available.
Unemployment down to 400 thousand
The seasonally corrected unemployment figure in the period June-August 2006 averaged 400 thousand. This is 5 thousand less than in the period May-July 2006.
Dutch exports greatly increased
In June, the volume of goods exports was up by 14 percent on twelve months previously. This compares with the rise of more than 16 percent in May. However, in the first six months of 2009 the volume...
Sharp increase unemployment
According to the latest figures, unemployment adjusted for seasonal variation increased by 21 thousand in January to 592 thousand.
Economic situation deteriorating further
The economic situation at the end of September was worse than at the end of August. Indicators showed further deterioration across the board. The heart of the scatter in the Business Cycle Tracer is...
Sombre consumers skimping on hairdressers and beauticians
The Dutch cut back on spending on hairdressers and beauty treatment in 2008. This seems to be connected with the falling consumer confidence.
More pessimism among Dutch manufacturers
The mood among Dutch manufacturers deteriorated somewhat in July. The producer confidence indicator stood at -5.2 versus -4.8 in June.
Unemployment continues to rise
Figures show that seasonally adjusted unemployment rose by 5 thousand in September 2012, to 519 thousand.