The macroeconomic scoreboard is an instrument for early identification of macroeconomic imbalances, occurring in the short term or as a result of structural and long-term trends. The scoreboard presents a limited number of simple macroeconomic and macrofinancial indicators with threshold values. The threshold values serve as warning values. Based on the macroeconomic scoreboard, the European Commission draws up an annual report with a qualitative and financial assessment of imbalances trends. The assessment also includes other indicators.
22 May 2025
News
Based on a broader definition of investment income, the average Dutch current account surplus for the period 2021-2023 falls from 8.8% to 7.5%. This has emerged from an analysis conducted by DNB. The broader definition is in line with a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommendation.
Read more Broader definition of income leads to lower current account surplus
20 May 2025
Press release
The outlook for financial stability in the Netherlands has deteriorated due to geopolitical tensions and high economic uncertainty. In particular, uncertainty around trade, international cooperation and government budgets has risen sharply in recent months.
Read more Global economic uncertainty leads to higher financial stability risks
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