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 - May 2004
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Oil prices the main factor behind May's high inflation Robust export growth in the first quarter, positive trends in manufacturing sustained from the previous quarter |
| Balance of Payments | Export flows rising faster than import flows in the first quarter |
| Competitiveness | P… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - April 2004
Contents
| 2004 Spring Forecasts | The economic growth forecast is unchanged, while the inflation forecast is lower than in autumn |
| In the Spotlight | Current economic indicators suggest that economic recovery is moving in line with the spring forecasts |
| Balance of Payments | Capital outflows in the form of… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - March 2004
Contents
| In the Spotlight | 2003 saw the lowest GDP growth after 1993; business expectations for this year are optimistic, but still precarious; March's inflation increased due to seasonal factors and oil prices, while long-term inflation indicators continued to fall |
| Competitiveness | Slovenia's market share increased in… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - February 2004
Contents
| In the Spotlight | 2003 saw modest export growth, relatively high imports, roughly balanced current account, moderate wage growth, deteriorated conditions in the labour market, and increased borrowing from banks. |
| Balance of Payments | The structure of the capital and financial account changed in 2003. |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - January 2004
Contents
| In the Spotlight | The new inflation forecast is 3.6% for 2004 and 2.9% for 2005 |
| Balance of Payments | The current account surplus narrowed significantly |
| Price Trends | The inflation rate dropped by 2.6 percentage points in 2003 |
| Monetary Developments | The BS' lowering of its interest rates… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - December 2003
Contents
| In the Spotlight | The latest data show the anticipated economic recovery in the last quarter of 2003 |
| Balance of Payments | October saw a surplus in the trade balance |
| Price Trends | The rise in consumer prices slowed down in the last quarter of 2003 |
| Monetary Developments | The Bank… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - November 2003
Contents
| In the Spotlight | The government and the Bank of Slovenia have prepared the Programme for Entering the ERM2 and Introducing the Euro |
| Balance of Payments | September’s current account surplus due to increased export growth |
| Competitiveness | Price and cost competitiveness improved in the third quarter | …
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - October 2003
Contents
| In the Spotlight | October's year-on-year inflation rate finally declined to below 5% |
| Balance of Payments | The regional composition of trade and structure of end-use product groups have changed this year |
| Price Trends | September's price movements underpinned by seasonal factors |
| Moneta… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - August-September 2003
Contents
| In the Spotlight - Autumn Forecasts | The economic growth forecast downgraded mainly owing to poorer conditions in the international economic environment than anticipated in spring |
| In the Spotlight - Current Economic Developments | Gross domestic product growth was 2.1% in the second quarter, lower than projected… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - July 2003
Contents
| In the Spotlight | July's inflation was mostly pushed up by recreation and culture services and a statutory raising of excise duties on tobacco products |
| International Environment | Economic growth forecasts for the EU for 2003 downgraded owing to expectations of subdued investment consumption and export growth |