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Quantifying the dynamics of populations of articles
Characteristics for the dynamic populations of articles
Consistent Multivariate Seasonal Adjustment
Seasonally adjusted series of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Mood among consumers improved
The mood among consumers has lifted in July. The consumer confidence index stood at -14, versus -18 in June. Confidence improved after a gradual decline in the preceding months.
Interest rate further down
The Dutch long-term interest rate, based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan, averaged 3.3 percent in June 2011, i.e. 0.1 of a percentage point down on May. The interest rate...
Interest rate remains extremely low
The Dutch long-term interest rate, based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan, averaged 2.2 percent in February 2012, i.e. the same rate as in January, when the interest rate reached...
Interest rate historically low
The Dutch long-term interest rate, based on the return of the most recent ten-year public loan, averaged 2.2 percent in January 2012, i.e. 0.2 percentage points down on December 2011. In January, the...
4 percent of the labour force unemployed
In the period May-July 2008, unemployment averaged 308 thousand, i.e. 4.0 percent of the labour force.
Consumers remain apprehensive
Dutch consumers remain apprehensive. The mood among them was virtually the same in July as in June. The consumer confidence indicator fell by 1 point to -12.
Modest growth for retail turnover
Dutch retailers realised a modest increase in turnover in the third quarter of this year.
Consumers slightly more positive
Dutch consumer confidence increased slightly in August compared to July. This brings confidence almost back to June’s level.
Inflation stable in May
Inflation remained stable in May. Just like in March and April consumer prices were on average 1.8 percent higher than one year previously.
Interest rate unchanged
The Dutch long-term interest rate based on the return of the most recent ten-year government loan, averaged 3.6 percent in September 2009, the same rate as in August.
Interest rate historically low
The Dutch long-term interest rate, based on the return of the most recent ten-year government loan, averaged 2.5 percent in September 2010, i.e. 0.1 percentage points down on Augusts interest rate.
Almost half a million people unemployed
In the period March – May 2004 an average of 495 thousand people were unemployed in the Netherlands. That is 109 thousand more than in the same period last year.In the last three months an average of...
Inflation further up to 3.1 percent
The Dutch inflation rate climbed to 3.1 percent in July, the highest level since September 2008.
Retail turnover 5.1 percent down
Retail turnover in the second quarter of this year was 5.1 percent down on the second quarter of 2008.