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Dutch consumers remain pessimistic
The mood among Dutch consumers was just as negative in August as in July. The consumer confidence indicator remained stable at – 32.
Dutch consumers less pessimistic
The mood among Dutch consumers improved in April. The consumer confidence indicator rose by 7 points to – 32, but consumer confidence is still at a very low level.
Mood among Dutch consumers marginally improved
Dutch consumers were slightly less pessimistic in February. Their mood about the economic situation in general was less negative than in January, but willingness-to-buy deteriorated somewhat.
Providers of business services slightly less optimistic
In September, business services providers anticipating turnover growth during the next three months outnumbered those anticipating a turnover decline, but with + 19, the index was marginally lower...
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.
Dutch consumers more pessimistic about future economy
Dutch consumers were far more negative about the economic situation in June than in May, but their willingness to buy improved. Overall, the mood among consumers remained about as negative as in May....
Providers of business services optimistic about turnover
The number of business services providers anticipating turnover growth in the next three months outnumbered those anticipating a decrease by 41 percent in March, versus 31 percent in February. Temp...
Providers of business services more positive
In February, the number of business services providers anticipating turnover growth in the next three months outnumbered those anticipating a decrease by 31 percent, i.e. 13 points above the level in...
Dutch consumers much more pessimistic about economy
The mood among Dutch consumers deteriorated in December. The consumer confidence index dropped by 7 points and stood at -14. The decline counterbalanced previous improvements in October and November....
Business services providers optimistic about future turnover
In October, the number of business services providers anticipating turnover growth in the next three months largely outnumbered those anticipating a decrease.
Consumer confidence falls slightly
The mood among consumers deteriorated in September. The consumer confidence index stood at -14 in September versus -11 in August. Pessimistic consumers outnumber optimistic ones.
Consumer confidence picks up
The mood among consumers has improved for the second month running. The consumer confidence index stood at -11 in August versus -14 in July. Confidence is back at the level of December 2009, after a...
Consumers more pessimistic about economic climate
The mood among consumers has deteriorated over the past few months. This was also the case in June.
Fewer business services providers optimistic about future turnover
In May 2010, the number of Dutch business services providers expecting turnover to increase in the next three months outnumbered those expecting a decrease. However, the difference was less obvious...
Consumer confidence marginally down
Consumer confidence dropped marginally in May. The indicator stands at -16, as against -15 in April. The indicators economic climate and willingness to buy deteriorated slightly.
Business services providers remain optimistic
In April, the number of business services providers expecting turnover to increase in the next three months easily outnumbered those expecting a decline. However, the difference was somewhat less...
Dutch consumers much more sombre about the future
The mood among Dutch consumers has deteriorated in April 2010. The consumer confidence indicator stands at -15, against -12 in March. Consumers were clearly more pessimistic about the future.
Business services monitor: fourth quarter of 2009
Turnover in the business services sector was down again in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared with twelve months previously. The fall was also larger than in the preceding quarter. Although opinions...
Consumers confidence down slightly
Dutch Consumer confidence has decreased slightly, to -13 in February 2010 from -10 in January. Consumers were notably less positive about the future.
Business services providers expect marginal turnover increase
In December, the number of business services providers expecting turnover to increase outnumbered those expecting a decline. Although the majority (+3 percent) was less distinct than in November (+6...
Consumers confidence unchanged
Dutch consumer confidence remains unchanged in September 2009. The indicator still stands at -17, after the sharp increase by 7 points in August.
Dutch consumers much less negative about the economy
Consumer confidence increased strongly in August. The indicator rose from -24 in July to -17 in August. Consumers were especially less pessimistic about the economic situation in the twelve months to...
Consumer confidence stable
For the second month running, consumer confidence remained unchanged. The indicator stood at -24 in July 2009. This means pessimists still clearly outnumbered optimists in the Netherlands.