The half-yearly publication Economic Developments and Outlook highlights DNB's forecasts for the Dutch economy. They are placed against the backdrop of recent national and international developments.
Economic Developments and Outlook - June 2018
Dataset EDO - june 2018
08 May 2025
Background
Trade conflicts and geopolitical tensions are resulting in historically high economic uncertainty worldwide. While much of the uncertainty originates abroad, its implications are also felt here in the Netherlands.
Read more How uncertainty can slow down the Dutch economy
01 May 2025
News
On 2 April, President Trump’s announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" sent a shockwave through the global trading system and financial markets. If these exceptionally high tariffs are actually implemented, they would affect the Dutch economy mainly through a decline in global trade.
Read more How the US tariffs can harm the Dutch economy
03 April 2025
News
From zinc smelters to asphalt producers, and from food producers to refineries – energy and emissions costs are determining factors for the output of much of Dutch industry.
Read more DNB studies industry resilience to cost increases
31 March 2025
News
Today, De Nederlandsche Bank publishes ‘Resilience in turbulent times’, a study on the potential impact of geopolitical risks on financial institutions. DNB economist Maurice Doll co-wrote the study and talks about its main findings.
Read more ‘European cooperation essential to confront geopolitical risks’