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
Slovenian Economic Mirror - January 2008
Contents
| In the Spotlight | The appreciable drop in unemployment in 2007 did not exert any upward pressures on wages that would result in additional inflation growth |
| International Environment | The first IMF forecasts for this year project a greater slowdown in economic growth in the EMU and USA than expected in the autumn |
| Balance of Payments | The widening in the current account deficit in the first… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - December 2007
Contents
| In the Spotlight | 2007 was marked by expected historically highest economic growth; annual inflation reached 5.6% |
| International Environment | High inflation in the euro area and the United States fuelled by food and oil price increases |
| Gross Domestic Product | Exports and investment remained the main engines of economic growth in the third quarter |
| Balance of Payments | The contribution of road… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - November 2007
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Economic activity in Slovenia shows signs of softening in the third quarter |
| International Environment - USA | Significantly increased risks to further economic growth in the United States |
| International Environment - EMU | Economic growth in the EMU set to moderate next year |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - October 2007
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Favourable trends in production, exports, and unemployment continued in the summer months; inflation rose further in October |
| International Environment | IMF lowered GDP growth forecasts particularly due to the financial crisis in the USA |
| Price Trends & Policy | Food price rises… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - August-September 2007
Contents
| Current Economic Trends and Autumn Forecasts for 2007-2009 | The 5.8% GDP growth projected for 2007 to moderate to 4.6% in 2008; inflation also expected to ease off |
| International Environment | Financial crisis in the USA increases the uncertainty of future economic trends |
| Competitiveness | Improveme… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - July 2007
Contents
| In the Spotlight | As favourable trends in the labour market continue, some companies report labour shortages as a limiting factor to production |
| International Environment - EMU & USA | Economic trends in the euro area remain favourable; the US economy not likely to recover until 2008 |
| Balance of Payments | High… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - June 2007
Contents
| In the Spotlight | The labour market is responding to the high 7.2% economic growth |
| International Environment | Favourable GDP growth rates expected in the countries of former Yugoslavia this year |
| Balance of Payments - Current Account | Higher current account deficit in the first quarter due to … |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - May 2007
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Continuation of strong growth in manufacturing and construction |
| International Environment | High GDP growth in the EMU continues this year and is set to be higher than in the USA for the first time since 2001 |
| Competitiveness | Slovenia among the euro area countries that maintained price … |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - April 2007
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Favourable macroeconomic trends continue in the first months of the year; the first effects of the tax reform are already visible |
| Spring Forecast of Economic Trends 2007 | Economic growth in 2007-2009 projected above 4%, inflation around 2.5% |
| International Environment | High forecasts of… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - March 2007
Contents
| In the Spotlight | GDP growth reached 5.2% in 2006, its highest value in the present decade |
| International Environment - Selected Countries of Former Yugoslavia | Stable economic conditions continued in 2006; prospects for GDP growth in 2007 and 2008 are favourable |
| Competitiveness | Relatively… |