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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.
Dutch inflation rate in May at 1.3 percent
The Dutch inflation rate in May 2006 was 1.3 percent. This is a slight increase on April, when prices were up by 1.2 percent on April 2005.
Manufacturing industry less optimistic
Dutch manufacturing companies are still in a positive mood in May. They are considerably less optimistic than in previous months, however. This is mainly because they are less positive about future...
Consumer confidence almost unchanged
Consumer confidence shows only a very small change in May 2006 compared with April. Willingness to buy has improved slightly, as consumers are clearly less negative about purchases of expensive...