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 1/2018
In Slovenia economic activity increased further towards the end of the year in most sectors; the rising value of the composite economic sentiment indicator is already close to its pre-crisis peak. The increase in employment and the decline in unemployment continued; wage growth was also higher in the recent period, following several years of only modest improvement.
Slovenian Economic Mirror 7/2017
Economic growth in the euro area continued in the third quarter; in the autumn international institutions significantly improved their forecasts for the euro area economy for this year and next. In the third quarter high economic growth in Slovenia continued and remained broad-based. The labour market situation continues to improve with favourable economic conditions and high labour demand, while…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 6/2017
In Slovenia favourable developments continue in most sectors; the prospects also remain good. The labour market situation continues to improve under the impact of favourable economic conditions, while the growth of wages remains moderate. In October inflation was significantly lower than in previous months. The volume of loans to domestic non-banking sectors is rising further; the quality of…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 5/2017
This year activity is increasing in most activities and the prospects remain favourable. The labour market situation continues to improve under the impact of favourable economic conditions, while wage movements remain moderate. Year-on-year growth in consumer prices has been down again in the last few months. Amid favourable economic developments and moderate expenditure growth, the general…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 4/2017
Broad-based economic growth in Slovenia accelerated further in the first quarter of this year; GDP was up 5.3% year-on-year, recording the strongest growth since the second quarter of 2008. Growth in foreign demand and competitiveness gains continue to boost the growth of exports and related activity in manufacturing and some segments of market services. A significant improvement in labour market…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 3/2017
Euro area economic growth has remained stable at the beginning of 2017; similar growth is also projected for the next two years. Favourable economic developments continued in Slovenia at the beginning of the year. Gains in the manufacturing sector’s competitiveness are reflected in further growth in Slovenia's merchandise market shares in the EU and on the global market. As a result of favourable…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 2/2017
Boosted by foreign and domestic demand, the favourable trends in economic activity continued in Slovenia at the turn of the year; the outlook also remains encouraging. Under the influence of rising economic activity, the growth of employment and the moderate wage growth continue. Consumer price growth strengthened in the first months of the year, reflecting supply-side factors and a further…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 1/2017
The relatively favourable developments in the euro area have continued. In Slovenia, favourable trends in economic activity also continued; the labour market situation improved further. Despite the economic growth achieved, bank loan financing has remained modest; the maturity structure of the banks’ liabilities has deteriorated further.
Slovenian Economic Mirror 8/2016
Economic activity in Slovenia continues to strengthen as a result of exports and household consumption. The labour market is recovering faster than last year. After almost two years of decline, consumer prices have been higher year on year in the last six months. The volume of loans to domestic non-banking sectors continues to contract year on year. The general government deficit on a cash basis…
Slovenian Economic Mirror 7/2016
Economic growth in the euro area continued in the third quarter of 2016; moderate economic growth is also expected for the last quarter of the year. During the summer months positive developments also continued in Slovenia; the prospects for the last quarter are also favourable.