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Dutch consumers very pessimistic
The mood among Dutch consumers deteriorated marginally in December. The consumer confidence indicator dropped by 2 points to -39. Dutch consumers have been very pessimistic all year long.
Higher turnover for manufacturing industry
Turnover in the Dutch manufacturing industry was 7 percent higher in October 2005 than in the same month last year. The increase was largely the result of higher prices; production remained at around...
Turnover growth continues in sector hotels and restaurants
In the second quarter of 2007, the sector hotels and restaurants showed an overall turnover growth rate of nearly 7 percent relative to one year previously.
higher child care costs have not reduced labour participation of parents
The Dutch government cut back on child care allowances in the period 2009-2013. The subsequent higher child care costs have resulted in young children spending fewer hours in formal child care....
Dutch inflation stable, European rate plummets
Dutch inflation stood at 2.0 percent in March 2009, the same as in February.
Dutch inflation rate higher
Inflation in the Netherlands was 1.2 percent in April 2014, as against 0.8 percent in March. The increase was mainly caused by price developments for motor fuels.
Inflation rate stable
Dutch inflation remained unchanged in April. The consumer price index shows that, just as in March, consumer prices were on average 1.8 percent higher than twelve months ago.
Interest rate remains stable
The Dutch long-term interest rate, based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan, averaged 1.8 percent in October 2012, the same rate as in the preceding three months.
Consumer confidence index remains stable
February’s consumer confidence index hardly changed compared to January. Consumers’ opinions on the economic climate and willingness to buy also remained stable in the first two months of 2006.
Manufacturers expect record investments
The entrepreneurs in the manufacturing industry expect an 11 percent increase in investments on 2007.
Interest rate down
The Dutch long-term interest rate based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan, averaged 1.7 percent in March 2013. The interest rate was lower than in February (1.8 percent). In...
Inflation rises to 2.2 percent
Dutch inflation was 2.2 percent in February. This is 0.2 of a percentage point up on January’s 2.0 percent.
Inflation rate marginally down
The Dutch inflation rate was 1.4 percent in June 2009, i.e. 0.2 percentage points lower than in May. The eurozone inflation rate dropped by 0.1 percentage points to -0.1 percent.
Turnover sector hotels and restaurants 6 percent down
In the first quarter of 2009, turnover for the sector hotels and restaurants was 6.1 percent down on the same quarter one year previously. A similar reduction has not been recorded since the sector...
Consumption almost unchanged in June
In June 2005 households consumed about the same as the year before. The volume of domestic consumption was up by 0.1 percent on June 2004.
Turnover hardly up for hotels and restaurants
The Dutch hotel and restaurant sector realised 0.6 percent more turnover in the third quarter of 2012 than in the same quarter last year. This small turnover growth is accounted for by higher prices.
Slightly slower growth for retail turnover
Retail turnover was 1.9 percent higher in July 2006 than in the same month last year.
Robust growth retail turnover
In May 2008, retail turnover was 7.8 percent up on the same month one year previously. Food as well as non-food shops achieved better results.
Dutch inflation rate rising
The Dutch inflation rate was 2.9 percent in June and 2.8 percent in May. The increase was mainly due to petrol prices. Food prices had a downward effect on inflation.
New-build dwellings: input price indices building costs 2015=100
New-build dwellings: input price indices building costs 2015=100: method description and base shift to 2015=100