Slovenian Economic Mirror
The Slovenian Economic Mirror is a publication presenting and commenting on current macroeconomic developments, as well as on selected economic, social and environmental issues. It treats the main indicators of economic trends and monitors the implementation of economic policies. The publication is published in Slovenian and English.
Slovenian Economic Mirror - June 2006
Contents
In the Spotlight | Exports and investment boosted economic growth in Q1 |
Competitiveness | A strong improvement in cost competitiveness in Q1 |
Competitiveness - Market Shares | The marginal year-on-year drop in the aggregate market share largely caused by last year's dynamics |
Balance of Payments | … |
Slovenian Economic Mirror - May 2006
Contents
In the Spotlight | Favourable economic trends and improvement in the labour market in the first quarter |
Development Report 2006 | Slovenia's development in 2000-2004 was favourable in the areas of modern welfare state and macroeconomic developments; the economy's competitiveness remains the biggest problem |
Slovenian Economic Mirror - April 2006
Contents
In the Spotlight - Spring Forecasts and Current Economic Trends | Favourable impact of increased investment activity and trends in the international environment on economic growth in 2006 |
International Environment - Economic Trends in the EMU | GDP growth in the euro area projected to step up in 2006 |
Bal… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror - March 2006
Contents
In the Spotlight | 3.9% growth of GDP in line with the autumn forecast |
Balance of Payments | A high surplus in international trade recorded in January |
Price Trends & Policy | February's average inflation 0.2 p.p. below the Maastricht criterion |
The Money Market - Household Savings | Lower interest… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror - February 2006
Contents
In the Spotlight | Despite a favourable economic situation unemployment increased in Q4 of 2005 |
Balance of Payments - Current Account | The current account deficit narrowed in 2005 in spite of the deteriorated terms of trade |
Balance of Payments - Capital & Financial Account | A considerable… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror - January 2006
Contents
In the Spotlight | Strengthened international trade and production of manufacturing in November |
Balance of Payments | Favourable developments in international trade in the first eleven months of 2005 reduced the deficit in current transactions |
Price Trends & Policy | Inflation converged with the… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror - December 2005
Contents
In the Spotlight | 4.0% real growth of GDP recorded in Q1-Q3; average inflation in 2005 totalled 2.5% |
Balance of Payments | Expected softening of export growth |
Price Trends & Policy | Inflation converged with the Maastricht criterion in November |
Monetary Developments & Policy | The Bank of… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror - November 2005
Contents
In the Spotlight | Eurostat's first estimate for Q3 indicates an upturn in economic growth in the EU |
National Reform Programmes for the Lisbon Strategy | Measures presented in member states' national reform programmes are a good start for the EU's revamped Lisbon Strategy |
Competitiveness | Slovenian… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror - October 2005
Contents
In the Spotlight | The softening in oil price rises followed by a slowdown in inflation |
Competitiveness | The improvement in cost competitiveness in Q2 underpinned by labour productivity growth |
Competitiveness - Market Shares | Growth of the aggregate market share in the first half of the… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror - August-September 2005
Contents
In the Spotlight | The Maastricht criterion still within reach despite September's leap in inflation |
Autumn Forecasts & Economic Trends | The autumn forecast of economic trends largely validates the expectations of the spring forecast |
Balance of Payments | International trade was the main driver of… |