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Consumer confidence historically low
The confidence of Dutch consumers reached a historically low level in February 2013. The consumer confidence indicator fell by 9 points to -44, the lowest level since the start of the seasonally...
Mood among Dutch consumers improves marginally
Dutch consumers were less negative in January 2013 than in December 2012. The consumer confidence indicator climbed 4 points to -35. Consumers were less pessimistic about the economic climate in...
Dutch consumers slightly less pessimistic
The mood among Dutch consumers was somewhat less negative in September than in August. The consumer confidence indicator climbed 3 points and reached -29. Although the mood has lifted a little...
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 more pessimistic
In May, the mood among Dutch consumers deteriorated again, after having improved in April. The consumer confidence indicator fell by 6 points to –38, virtually equalling the low level it...
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.
Consumer confidence drops
The mood among Dutch consumer deteriorated again in March, after three months of stability and even marginal improvement. The consumer confidence indicator dropped 3 points in March to -39.
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.
Dutch consumer equally apprehensive
The mood among Dutch consumers did not alter in January. The indicator reflecting the mood among consumers remained stable at -37. Consumers were somewhat less negative about their own financial...
Dutch consumers pessimistic about their own financial situation for 2012
The mood among Dutch consumers deteriorated further in December. The consumer confidence indicator dropped 5 points to -37. Consumers were particularly negative about their own financial...
Young people less keen to buy a house
Young people’s willingness to buy a house has declined in recent months, but remained fairly stable among middle-aged persons, although lower than before the 2009 economic crisis.
Dutch consumers less negative about their own financial situation
Dutch consumers were far less negative about their own financial situation in November than in October, but they were more pessimistic about the economic climate in general. On balance, consumer...
Dutch consumer more pessimistic about the future
The mood among Dutch consumers weakened further in October. The consumer confidence indicator fell by 3 points to – 33.
Consumer confidence plummets
The steep drop in consumer confidence continued in September. The consumer confidence indicator fell 9 points to -30. The indicator had also dropped by 9 points in August. Such a dramatic...
Consumption growth practically at a standstill
In the first six months of 2011, Dutch consumption expenditure remained at the same level as one year previously. In June, households even spent one percent less on goods and services than twelve...
Consumer confidence nosedives
Consumer confidence declined dramatically in August. The consumer confidence indicator fell 9 points to -21. Confidence in the economic climate nosedived, whereas willingness to buy remained stable.
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....
Mood among Dutch consumers remains gloomy
The mood among Dutch consumers remained gloomy in May, the consumer confidence index stood unchanged at -10. Consumers were less confident about the economic situation in general. Their willingness...
Dutch consumers less willing to buy
The mood among Dutch consumers deteriorated somewhat in April 2011.
Dutch consumers more negative about economy
The mood among Dutch consumers deteriorated slightly in March. The consumer confidence index dropped by 3 points to -8, because consumers were more negative about the economic future. The...
Dutch consumers more optimistic
Recently, the mood among Dutch consumers has noticeably improved. In February, the consumer confidence index rose 3 points to reach -5. Confidence improved for the second month running after having...
Consumers less pessimistic
The mood among consumers improved in October 2010. The consumer confidence index stood at -10 in October versus -14 in September, thus reaching the highest level since January 2010.
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...
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.