Charts of the Week
At least once a week, we present interesting and relevant data released by domestic institutions (Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, Bank of Slovenia, etc.). On the basis of data by international institutions (for example, Eurostat, the European Central Bank and Euribor.org), we also prepare an overview of key macroeconomic indicators for the euro area.
Current economic trends from 11 to 15 November 2019: current account of the balance of payments, wages and construction
The current account surplus declined in the last twelve-month period amid moderating growth in the international environment. The growth of wages is higher than last year, mainly owing to higher wage growth in the general government sector, but also…
Current economic trends from 4 to 8 November 2019: manufacturing production, imports and exports of goods
The moderation of foreign demand was reflected in a slowdown of growth in production volume and exports of most products, while production volume in high-technology industries continues to rise.
Current economic trends from 28 October to 1 November 2019: prices
In the last few months consumer price growth has decelerated mainly on account of lower growth in prices of non-energy industrial goods.
Current economic trends from 21 to 25 October 2019: trade, market services, economic sentiment indicator and Slovenian industrial producer prices
Turnover in trade maintained the achieved level in the summer months. Further turnover growth was recorded in most market services. Confidence in these activities was still relatively high at the beginning of the last quarter of the year.
Current economic trends from 14 to 18 October 2019: labour market, wages, construction and current account of the balance of payments
Further employment growth is mainly a consequence of the hiring of foreigners amid a slower decline in the number of unemployed persons. Year-on-year wage growth remains higher than one year ago. Activity in construction has decreased in recent…
Current economic trends from 7 to 11 October 2019: exports and imports of goods, manufacturing output, road and rail freight transport
The growth of the export-oriented part of the economy is more modest than last year. In the summer months manufacturing production remained close to the Q2 level, while the growth of external trade eased. The slowing of growth in foreign demand is…
Current economic trends from 30 September to 4 October 2019: trade, prices, bond yields
With further growth in household consumption, turnover in trade continued to rise in July. External factors are influencing the moderation of year-on-year growth in consumer prices. The ECB’s measures are contributing to a decline in government bond…
Current economic trends from 23 to 27 September 2019: exports and imports of goods, market services, economic sentiment indicator and housing price indices
The volume of external trade increased somewhat further at the beginning of the third quarter. The strong growth in goods exports and imports is largely related to higher trade and distribution activity in medicinal and pharmaceutical products,…
Current economic trends from 16 to 20 September 2019: labour market, earnings and Slovenian industrial producer prices
Employment growth is slowing, but remains high amid increased hiring of foreigners. Given the low level of unemployment, the falling of the number of unemployed persons eased. Wage growth is strengthening, to a great extent on account of wage growth…
Current economic trends from 9 to 13 September 2019: manufacturing production, construction, current account
Manufacturing production remains close to the levels achieved after the surge at the beginning of the year, which is mainly due to the strengthening of production in high-technology industries. Activity also remains high in construction, which is…