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 - August-September 2006
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Strong GDP growth in the first half of the year reflects the robust growth of exports and gross fixed capital formation |
| Autumn Forecasts of Economic Trends 2006 | The autumn forecast makes upward revisions to the spring projections of GDP growth and inflation for 2006-2008 |
| Competitiveness | …
Slovenian Economic Mirror - July 2006
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Economic trends remain favourable |
| Balance of Payments | The current account deficit narrowed by almost 50% in the five months to May over the same period of 2005 |
| Price Trends & Policy | Half of six-month inflation was generated by price rises in liquid fuels |
| Money Market -… |
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… |