More evidence of soaring inflation as CBS puts March rate at 9.7%
2 years, 8 months ago

More evidence of soaring inflation as CBS puts March rate at 9.7%

Dutch News  

The rate of inflation in the Netherlands has risen to 9.7% when calculated according to Dutch methods, 2.2 percentage points below the harmonized European figure. The current rate is the highest since April 1976, national statistics office CBS said on Thursday. The European method, which excludes rental housing costs, makes it possible to compare inflation within the eurozone, where the Netherlands now has one of the highest rates. Wage rises have failed to keep pace with the surge in prices, going up by an average of 2.4% in the first three months of the year, the CBS said.

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U.K. Inflation rises further above Bank of England's target in November
5 days, 17 hours ago

U.K. Inflation rises further above Bank of England's target in November

The Hindu  

Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest level since March, driven by an increase in fuel prices last month, official figures showed on Wednesday. Rate-setters had anticipated a pick-up in inflation when the central bank last cut rates in early November as price pressures eased earlier in the year — in September, inflation had fallen to its lowest …

CBS: Inflation hits 4% in November, matching preliminary estimates
1 week, 2 days ago

CBS: Inflation hits 4% in November, matching preliminary estimates

NL Times  

Consumer prices in the Netherlands rose by 4.0 percent in November compared to a year earlier, according to data confirmed by the Central Bureau of Statistics. This figure aligns with the preliminary estimate released on November 29 and marks an increase from October’s 3.5 percent inflation rate. While fuel prices were still 1.5 percent lower than a year earlier, the …

Dutch economy should grow 1.5% next year, but inflation will remain high, says ABN Amro
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Dutch economy should grow 1.5% next year, but inflation will remain high, says ABN Amro

NL Times  

The Dutch economy will continue to grow in the next two years although the pace of this will slow slightly. American import duties will slow the growth somewhat in the second half of next year. In 2025, growth will reach 1.5 percent, after which this will slow down due to the introduction of American import duties. But historically high wage …

Dutch inflation jumped to 4 percent in November
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dutch inflation jumped to 4 percent in November

NL Times  

Inflation in the Netherlands rose sharply in November to 4 percent on an annual basis, Statistics Netherlands reported in a quick estimate. Food, beverages, and tobacco prices rose sharply again this month by 6.2 percent compared to a year earlier. Dutch inflation based on the European harmonized calculation method rose to 3.8 percent in November, from 3.3 percent in October. …

Energy costs push UK inflation to 2.3 percent
1 month ago

Energy costs push UK inflation to 2.3 percent

China Daily  

Inflation in the United Kingdom increased to 2.3 percent in October, putting pressure on the Bank of England to wait until next year before making additional interest rate cuts. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics, or ONS, on Wednesday showed that surging household energy costs pushed the consumer price index higher, breaking the pattern of declining inflation rates …

Inflation ticks up in Europe, complicating the European Central Bank’s next move
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inflation ticks up in Europe, complicating the European Central Bank’s next move

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro ticked up to 2.6% in July, stubbornly above the European Central Bank’s target and complicating the ECB’s next decision on whether to cut interest rates and boost growth as the economy struggles to stage a convincing recovery after a long stretch of stagnation. Services inflation, a figure closely …

Inflation ticks up in Europe, complicating the European Central Bank's next move
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inflation ticks up in Europe, complicating the European Central Bank's next move

The Independent  

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Europe's central bank hits pause on rate cuts as inflation takes its sweet time to come down to 2%
5 months ago

Europe's central bank hits pause on rate cuts as inflation takes its sweet time to come down to 2%

The Independent  

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Inflation is down in Europe. But the European Central Bank is in no hurry to make more rate cuts
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Inflation is down in Europe. But the European Central Bank is in no hurry to make more rate cuts

The Independent  

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Inflation stable at 2.7 percent in May
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Inflation stable at 2.7 percent in May

NL Times  

Inflation in the Netherlands amounted to 2.7 percent in May, Statistics Netherlands reported in a quick estimate. Industrial goods, excluding energy and motor fuels, saw a price decline of 1.8 percent, compared to a decline of 0.8 percent in April. Dutch inflation based on the European harmonized method was 2.7 percent in May, compared to 2.6 percent in April. Nevertheless, …

European inflation eases to 2.6% as energy prices fall and food inflation slows
9 months, 3 weeks ago

European inflation eases to 2.6% as energy prices fall and food inflation slows

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The inflation that has ravaged the European economy eased again in February, falling to 2.6% as high interest rates, moderating oil and gas prices, and sluggish growth held back price increases in stores. The figure, closely watched by the European Central Bank as a measure of underlying inflation pressure in the economy, came in at 3.1%, down …

Dutch inflation rate falls to 3.8 percent in 2023, compared to 10 percent in 2022
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch inflation rate falls to 3.8 percent in 2023, compared to 10 percent in 2022

NL Times  

The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands was estimated at 3.8 percent in 2023, according to the first calculation from Statistics Netherlands. In December, this rate of inflation was still 3.4 percent, compared to 4.2 percent a month earlier and 8.1 percent at the peak in February and March. In December, inflation including the energy bill amounted to 1.2 percent …

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4% as interest rates pack a punch. But the economy has stalled
1 year ago

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4% as interest rates pack a punch. But the economy has stalled

Associated Press  

LONDON — Europeans again saw some relief as inflation dropped more than expected to 2.4% in November, the lowest in over two years, as plummeting energy costs have eased a cost-of-living crisis but higher interest rates squeeze the economy’s ability to grow. The new figure is close to the European Central Bank’s inflation target of 2% following a rapid series …

Dutch stats office confirms inflation reversal of -0.4% despite food price hike of 8%
1 year, 1 month ago

Dutch stats office confirms inflation reversal of -0.4% despite food price hike of 8%

NL Times  

Statistics Netherlands confirmed that the Netherlands saw consumer prices drop by 0.4 percent in October. Food prices were still 7.9 percent higher than a year ago, the stats office said. “The fact that inflation was negative in October is entirely because energy prices were particularly high in October 2022,” CBS said. “Excluding energy, inflation was 5.1 percent.” The price development …

Dutch economic growth projections slashed in revised European forecast
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch economic growth projections slashed in revised European forecast

NL Times  

The European Commission has significantly lowered expectations for economic growth in the Netherlands this year. In its summer forecast, the executive body of the European Union now says it expects growth of just 0.5 percent for the Netherlands in 2023. Because many wages have now been significantly increased and inflation is gradually decreasing, consumption will not decline further in the …

Inflation falls to 3% in August but "shrinkflation" seen in food
1 year, 3 months ago

Inflation falls to 3% in August but "shrinkflation" seen in food

Dutch News  

Inflation has fallen to 3% in August thanks largely to a dramatic drop in fuel prices, reports the CBS Dutch statistics office. Since June, the CBS has used a new method to work out inflation – although it is plotting the figures from the different calculation on the same chart. The new method was intended to more accurately reflect the …

Inflation falls to 3% in August but "shrinkflation" seen in food
1 year, 3 months ago

Inflation falls to 3% in August but "shrinkflation" seen in food

Dutch News  

Inflation has fallen to 3% in August thanks largely to a dramatic drop in fuel prices, reports the CBS Dutch statistics office. Since June, the CBS has used a new method to work out inflation – although it is plotting the figures from the different calculation on the same chart. The new method was intended to more accurately reflect the …

Dutch inflation rate is a “fake reality,” says Rabobank economist
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch inflation rate is a “fake reality,” says Rabobank economist

NL Times  

The inflation figure published by Statistics Netherlands on Thursday does not match what people are actually feeling at this moment, said Rabobank RaboResearch economist Hugo Erken. “It’s a fake reality.” Provisional figures about annual inflation for August were published by Statistics Netherlands on Thursday. The statistics office now also uses the rates for longer-term contracts, and is not adjusting old …

Europe’s economy grows a bit after months of stagnation. But rate hikes are weighing on businesses
1 year, 4 months ago

Europe’s economy grows a bit after months of stagnation. But rate hikes are weighing on businesses

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe’s economy has grown modestly after months of stagnation, but higher interest rates designed to fight inflation are casting a shadow as they make it more expensive for households and businesses to borrow, invest and spend. Europe’s largest economy, Germany, struggled in the second quarter, recording zero growth after two straight quarters of falling output as it …

European Central Bank raises interest rates to 22-year high
1 year, 4 months ago

European Central Bank raises interest rates to 22-year high

The Telegraph  

Eurozone interest rates have climbed to the highest level for 22 years as the European Central Bank indicated it is preparing to take borrowing rates to a record high in the coming months. The European Central Bank took its headline deposit rate to 3.75pc, matching the record high last seen in 2001, as President Christine Lagarde said she was willing …

Europe inflation slips to 5.5% — but that won't stop central bank rate hikes
1 year, 5 months ago

Europe inflation slips to 5.5% — but that won't stop central bank rate hikes

The Hindu  

Inflation in Europe slid again in June but fell too slowly to offer much relief to shoppers grumbling over price tags or to stop more interest rate hikes that will raise the cost of borrowing across the economy. While that is a big drop from the peak of 10.6% in October, persistently high prices in the U.S., Europe and the …

European Central Bank chief signals more rate hikes ahead with inflation still ‘strong’
1 year, 6 months ago

European Central Bank chief signals more rate hikes ahead with inflation still ‘strong’

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde said Monday that price pressures are “strong” and made clear that the bank will raise interest rates high enough to bring down inflation and keep them there “for as long as necessary.” Lagarde’s remarks reinforced her earlier statements indicating the ECB was not done raising rates even after inflation fell by …

Europe’s inflation inches up ahead of interest rate decision
1 year, 7 months ago

Europe’s inflation inches up ahead of interest rate decision

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe’s painful inflation has inched higher, extending the squeeze on households and keeping pressure on the European Central Bank to unleash what could be another large interest rate increase. Food price inflation eased a little, falling to an annual rate of 13.6% from March’s 15.5%, while energy prices rose a more modest 2.5%. A smaller hike would …

Inflation inches up in Europe ahead of interes rate decision
1 year, 7 months ago

Inflation inches up in Europe ahead of interes rate decision

The Independent  

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Netherlands inflation increased to 5.2% in April
1 year, 7 months ago

Netherlands inflation increased to 5.2% in April

NL Times  

The rate at which prices are rising in the Netherlands increased again in April compared to a month earlier. Statistics Netherlands reported in a quick first estimate that inflation amounted to 5.2 percent last month. The average price increase of supermarket products was 13.2 percent last month, compared to 15.1 percent in March. To easily compare with other European countries, …

Collective wages increased significantly, but still less than inflation
1 year, 8 months ago

Collective wages increased significantly, but still less than inflation

NL Times  

Wage increases in the collective bargaining agreements reached a new peak in the first quarter of 2023. But based on the currently available figures - January, February, and a first estimate for March - inflation amounted to around 6.6 percent in the first quarter. At 5.0 percent, the collectively bargained-for wage increase was almost twice as high as in the …

Europe’s inflation eases to 6.9% as energy falls but food up
1 year, 8 months ago

Europe’s inflation eases to 6.9% as energy falls but food up

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency slowed to the lowest level in a year as energy prices dropped, but food costs were still on the rise, keeping pressure on the European Central Bank to hike interest rates further. “The potential for core inflation to remain stickier than hoped will be the main reason for …

Big drop in annual inflation; Down to 4.4% in March
1 year, 8 months ago

Big drop in annual inflation; Down to 4.4% in March

NL Times  

The rate at which prices are rising in the Netherlands fell sharply in March compared to a month earlier. Statistics Netherlands reported in a first estimate that inflation amounted to 4.4 percent this month. Prices of industrial goods rose by 8.8 percent, compared to 8.7 percent in February. To make a good comparison with other European countries, CBS also calculated …

Households' disposable income grew 2% last year, despite inflation
1 year, 9 months ago

Households' disposable income grew 2% last year, despite inflation

NL Times  

Despite the high inflation, households in the Netherlands’ real disposable income increased by 2.0 percent last year compared to 2021. Inflation amounted to 10 percent last year, but higher wages and government support for the high energy prices counteracted that. Collectively bargained wages increased 3.3 percent last year, and mixed-income was 9.7 percent higher than twelve months earlier. According to …

Food prices jump 18.4% in a year; Clothing 11.8% more expensive
1 year, 9 months ago

Food prices jump 18.4% in a year; Clothing 11.8% more expensive

NL Times  

Food in the Netherlands cost 18.4 percent more in February than a year earlier. While energy prices are no longer skyrocketing, the higher energy prices still indirectly contribute to inflation, ABN Amro economist Aggie van Huisseling told RTL Nieuws. And gas prices are still higher than a year ago, Van Huisseling explained. Higher clothing prices also drove up inflation, but …

Inflation to remain high, economic growth will slow down, economists say
1 year, 9 months ago

Inflation to remain high, economic growth will slow down, economists say

NL Times  

Inflation in the Netherlands will remain stubbornly high, Rabobank economists noted in a new report about the Dutch economy. The economists said their forecasts are subject to uncertainty as “it is difficult to predict oil, gas, and electricity prices due to their volatility, and we cannot know for certain whether the government will support households and businesses next year, and …

Europe inflation eases slightly but consumer pain persists
1 year, 9 months ago

Europe inflation eases slightly but consumer pain persists

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation eased only slightly in the 20 countries that use the euro currency as the pain from higher costs for food and fuel persists and gives the European Central Bank no reason to slow interest rate increases aimed at getting prices back under control. Higher prices for natural gas, used to heat homes, run industrial processes and …

Inflation climbing again; Up to 8 percent in February
1 year, 9 months ago

Inflation climbing again; Up to 8 percent in February

NL Times  

The rate at which prices are rising in the Netherlands increased in February compared to a month earlier. Inflation amounted to 8 percent last month, Statistics Netherlands reported in a quick first estimate. The average price increase of supermarket products was 15.1 percent last month, compared to 14.5 percent in January. To easily compare its figures with other European countries, …

Annual inflation rate fell for 4th straight month to 7.6 percent
1 year, 10 months ago

Annual inflation rate fell for 4th straight month to 7.6 percent

NL Times  

Inflation in the Netherlands dropped to 7.6 percent in January, the fourth consecutive month of lower inflation than the month before, Statistics Netherlands reported on Thursday. “In January 2023, energy was 3.4 percent cheaper than in the same month last year. In December 2022, energy was still 52 percent more expensive than one year previously.” Energy is a significant contributor …

European inflation eases for 3rd month but prices still bite
1 year, 10 months ago

European inflation eases for 3rd month but prices still bite

Associated Press  

LONDON — Europe’s inflation rate dipped at the start of the year, giving some relief to consumers but still leaving them facing higher prices that have driven protests and will likely press the European Central Bank into another interest rate hike Thursday. Russia’s war in Ukraine has shaken up food and energy markets, and while commodity prices have fallen from …

Inflation dropped to 7.6 percent in January
1 year, 10 months ago

Inflation dropped to 7.6 percent in January

NL Times  

The pace at which prices are rising in the Netherlands decreased again in January compared to a month earlier. Inflation fell to 7.6 percent last month, Statistics Netherlands reported in a first estimate. Prices for these products increased 14.5 percent on average last month, compared to 14 percent in December. In order to make a good comparison with other European …

Inflation drops sharply in Europe but some prices are still rising faster
1 year, 11 months ago

Inflation drops sharply in Europe but some prices are still rising faster

CNN  

London CNN — Inflation in Europe continued to decline in December as energy prices rose at a slower pace. Prices across the 19 countries that used the euro in 2022 increased at an annual rate of 9.2% in December, the European Union’s statistical office said Friday. While energy inflation fell to 25.7% in December, compared to 34.9% in November, the …

Dutch Central Bank leader calls on employers to raise wages by 5-7 percent
2 years ago

Dutch Central Bank leader calls on employers to raise wages by 5-7 percent

NL Times  

Klaas Knot, president of De Nederlandsche Bank said he believes that employers in the Netherlands can raise wages higher. "But there are also sectors that are showing record profitability, such as trade and manufacturing.” DNB already published new economic estimates earlier this week. DNB Chief Economist Olaf Sleijpen also believed that there is still room for additional wage increases in …

Inflation in Europe eases but still in painful double digits
2 years ago

Inflation in Europe eases but still in painful double digits

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in Europe has eased for the first time in more than a year as energy prices drifted down from painful highs, but the double-digit rate still hovers near a record that has robbed consumers of their spending power and led economists to predict a recession. Out-of-control inflation is being fed by high energy prices caused by …

Big drop in inflation: 11.2% in November
2 years ago

Big drop in inflation: 11.2% in November

NL Times  

The rate at which prices are rising in the Netherlands dropped sharply in November compared to the previous month. Inflation was still high, with daily life becoming 11.2 percent more expensive this month than a year earlier, Statistics Netherlands reported based on the European harmonized method. European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde warned earlier this week that inflation is unlikely …

Inflation in Europe eases but is still in painful double digits
2 years ago

Inflation in Europe eases but is still in painful double digits

LA Times  

Inflation in Europe has eased for the first time in more than a year as energy prices drift down from painful highs, but the double-digit rate still hovers near a record and has robbed consumers of spending power and led economists to predict a recession. Roaring inflation is being fed by high energy prices, which have been caused by Russia …

Gloomier outlook for Dutch economy from OECD; Inflation to remain high till 2024
2 years, 1 month ago

Gloomier outlook for Dutch economy from OECD; Inflation to remain high till 2024

NL Times  

The Dutch economy will grow less than previously estimated, mainly due the inflation, which will remain high until at least the end of 2024, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development warned in its annual report for the Netherlands, NOS reports. Despite a 0.2 percent contraction in the third quarter, the OECD expects the Dutch economy to grow by 4.2 …

Make no mistake, the government shares in the responsibility for sky-high inflation
2 years, 1 month ago

Make no mistake, the government shares in the responsibility for sky-high inflation

The Independent  

Rising inflation is still haunting Britain. The latest update from the Office for National Statistics showed consumer price inflation shot up to 11.1 per cent for the 12 months to October. The cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 16.2 per cent in the year to October, the highest rise since 1977. Well, “core” inflation, excluding those volatile food …

Inflation dropped to 14.3% in October
2 years, 1 month ago

Inflation dropped to 14.3% in October

NL Times  

According to Statistics Netherlands’ own calculation, inflation in the Netherlands fell slightly to 14.3 percent in October from 14.5 percent in September. According to CBS, energy - gas, electricity, and district heating - was 173 percent more expensive in October than in the same month a year earlier. In addition to the general inflation figure, CBS also calculated what inflation …

European Central Bank leader doubles down on rate increases
2 years, 1 month ago

European Central Bank leader doubles down on rate increases

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The head of the European Central Bank underlined the bank’s determination to fight rampant inflation with more interest rate increases on top of record hikes, saying Friday that “our job is far from being completed” and that even a mild recession would not be enough to bring rising prices back under control. ECB President Christine Lagarde said …

Inflation hits new record high of 10.7% in Europe, slowing economy
2 years, 1 month ago

Inflation hits new record high of 10.7% in Europe, slowing economy

India TV News  

Highlights Natural gas prices skyrocketed in the wake Russia's invasion of Ukraine A survey of professional forecasts showed expectations for inflation next year rose to 5.8 per cent The economy had showed growth of 0.2 per cent in the July-September quarter Inflation hit a new record in the 19 countries that use the euro currency, fuelled by out-of-control prices for …

Dutch inflation climbs to record 12%
2 years, 3 months ago

Dutch inflation climbs to record 12%

NL Times  

Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 12 percent in August, from 10.3 percent a month earlier. The ever-rising inflation puts pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates even more. Several bank policymakers, including President Klaas Knot of De Nederlandsche Bank and Joachim Nagel of the Bundesbank, have argued for a stronger interest rate hike against the high …

Inflation hits 9.1% in countries using euro currency
2 years, 3 months ago

Inflation hits 9.1% in countries using euro currency

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the European countries using the euro currency hit another record in August, fueled by soaring energy prices mainly driven by Russia’s war in Ukraine. Annual inflation in the eurozone’s 19 countries rose to 9.1%, up from 8.9% in July, according to the latest figures released Wednesday by the European Union statistics agency Eurostat. In the euro …

Dutch inflation jumps to 13.6%; To remain high for a while: DNB president
2 years, 3 months ago

Dutch inflation jumps to 13.6%; To remain high for a while: DNB president

NL Times  

Daily life in the Netherlands was 13.6 percent more expensive in August than the same month last year, Statistics Netherlands reported. “But even if this slowdown does come, it alone won’t be enough to get inflation toward our medium-term target.” At the same time, Knot Because of all these issues, Knot, who is known as a hawk within the European …

UK inflation jumps to new 40-year high
2 years, 4 months ago

UK inflation jumps to new 40-year high

Al Jazeera  

British consumer price inflation jumped to 10.1 percent in July, its highest since February 1982, up from an annual rate of 9.4 percent in June, intensifying the squeeze on households, according to official figures. It forecast inflation would peak at 13.3 percent in October, when regulated household energy prices are next due to rise. Global inflation Wednesday’s figures from the …

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