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Slovenian Economic Mirror: In the first months of 2019, favourable economic developments in most sectors; uncertainties in the international environment are lowering expectations
In the last month international institutions again lowered slightly their forecasts for this year’s economic growth in the euro area. This year uncertainties in the international environment have not yet significantly affected the Slovenian economy.…
Development Report 2019: The gap with the EU average in terms of economic development is gradually narrowing; to ensure sustainable development and quality of life over the long term, more permanent measures will be required
Since 2016 Slovenia has again been narrowing its development gap with the EU average, social inclusion of the population remains relatively high, while the efficiency of energy and resource consumption has improved somewhat. These are the key…
Slovenian Economic Mirror: At the beginning of the year, favourable domestic economic conditions and growth in revenue and household consumption; further moderation of growth in the international environment
Economic conditions were favourable at the beginning of the year. Confidence in the economy has remained almost unchanged since mid-2018, except in manufacturing. In this sector, confidence deteriorated again due to lower export orders, while the…
Spring forecast 2019: A gradual moderation of economic growth
With the easing of economic activity in the international environment, GDP growth will gradually slow this year (3.4%) and in the next two (3.1% and 2.8%); the importance of domestic consumption will increase, while exports will contribute less to…
Slovenian Economic Mirror: Moderation of growth in export-oriented parts of the economy; further growth in the domestic segment
The situation in the Slovenian economy continued to improve towards the end of 2018, though more slowly than in 2017. Lower export growth is a consequence of one-off domestic factors and weaker growth in economic activity in main trading partners.…
Replacement of the management of the institute of macroeconomic analysis and developement
At today’s session the Government of the Republic of Slovenia appointed Maja Bednaš as the Acting Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development. Her term of office is limited until the appointment of a new director or until 5…
Slovenian Economic Mirror: The growth of the export part of the economy has slowed, while the growth of activities oriented predominantly to the domestic market is similar to last year
In Slovenia, the growth of the export part of the economy has slowed, while the growth of activities oriented predominantly to the domestic market is similar to last year. Employment growth has also eased amid somewhat weaker economic growth and…
Discussion: Wages - between stimulative payment and fiscal sustainability
In the weeks ahead key orientations of wage policy will be formed both in the private and, indeed, particularly in the public sector. Pressures on wage growth have strengthened in the last quarter for several reasons. The unemployment rate is…
Economic growth will moderate somewhat this year and next, but remain high
Economic growth is expected to total 4.4% this year and remain at relatively high levels in the next year (3.7%). Export growth is expected to be somewhat more moderate this year and in the next, yet still strong. Investment growth will remain high.…
Slovenian economic mirror: After the interruption in the first quarter, a continuation of more favourable trends in the last few months
After the interruption early in the year, Slovenia has recorded a continuation of slightly more favourable GDP developments in the last few months. The labour market situation continues to improve. Growth in loans to domestic non-banking sectors…