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Dutch business dynamics low, productivity growth challenged
A De Nederlandsche Bank analysis finds that low business dynamics in the Netherlands hinder productivity growth.
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Supply chains increase European inflation and output risks
Global supply chain disruptions are increasing inflationary pressure and macroeconomic volatility in Europe.
Supply chain disruptions raise inflation risk, demand EU action
Disruptions in global supply chains are driving up inflation in the Netherlands and Europe.
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Supply chain disruptions fuel inflation, DNB proposes solutions
Supply chain disruptions are fueling inflation and increasing economic vulnerability.
Olaf Sleijpen appointed NGFS Chair from July 2026
Olaf Sleijpen, Governor of De Nederlandsche Bank, will become the new Chair of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) on 1 July 2026.
SMEs receive almost half of Dutch corporate loans, pay higher rates
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) receive almost half of all bank loans to businesses in the Netherlands, according to new figures from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
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Capital and labour misallocated in less productive firms
Capital and labour are still too often tied up in less productive companies, hindering overall economic dynamism.
Non-linear Phillips curves reshape euro area monetary policy
A DNB working paper proposes a New Keynesian model where price and wage Phillips curves exhibit true curvature.
Geopolitical risks challenge Dutch economy, DNB warns
De Nederlandsche Bank's Annual Report 2025 highlights the Dutch economy's resilience amidst global crises but warns of rising geopolitical risks and structural challenges.
Dutch pension fund funding ratio falls to 124.7 percent
The funding ratio of Dutch pension funds still subject to the Financial Assessment Framework (FTK) fell to 124.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026.
DNB lets mortgage risk weight measure expire
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has decided not to extend the minimum floor on the risk weights of Dutch mortgage loans for banks.
Exploratory modeling uncovers overlooked financial stress scenarios
A new working paper from De Nederlandsche Bank introduces Exploratory Modelling and Analysis (EMA) for macroeconomic scenario analysis.