Slovenian Economic Mirror

Short-term economic activity and confidence indicators indicate a continuation of euro area GDP growth in the second quarter; uncertainty in the international environment is increasing. 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. Inflation rose above 2% in the second quarter. Growth in loans to domestic non-banking sectors remains moderate. In the first five months the general government surplus was higher than in the same period of last year.