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 13 to 17 May 2019: labour market, wages, construction, current account
In the first quarter, favourable labour market developments continued; employment increased and the growth of wages strengthened. The construction sector recorded further growth in both the construction of civil-engineering works and the construction…
Current economic trends from 6 to 10 May 2019: exports and imports of goods, production volume in manufacturing
Exports and manufacturing output increased in the first quarter due to the acceleration at the beginning of the year. With uncertainty in the international environment, expectations regarding future exports and manufacturing output continue to…
Current Economic Trends from 29 April to 3 May 2019: prices
Price growth has strengthened in recent months, but remains below 2%.
Current Economic Trends from 23 to 26 April 2019: turnover in trade, nominal turnover in market services and economic sentiment indicator
The situation in the service part of the economy at the beginning of the year is favourable. Turnover in trade is rising; accelerated turnover growth also continues in most market services. The outlook for trade and service activities remains…
Current Economic Trends from 15 to 19 April 2019: labour market, wages, construction, Slovenian industrial producer prices
Growth in employment continues at the beginning of the year; labour shortages are reflected in increased employment of foreigners; wage growth has also strengthened. The growth of construction activity is accelerating.
Current Economic Trends from 8 to 12 April 2019: exports and imports of goods, manufacturing, current account, road and rail freight transport
Despite the moderation of activity in Slovenia’s main trading partners, the movements in the export-oriented part of the economy have remained favourable at the beginning of the year. However, the lower activity in the European car industry has…
Current Economic Trends from 25 to 29 March 2019: turnover in trade, nominal turnover in market services, prices, economic sentiment and other indicators
At the beginning of the year turnover growth continued in most market services. It was mainly driven by stronger private consumption, which also affected the growth of consumer prices. Households continued to borrow in the form of consumer and…
Current Economic Trends from 18 to 22 March 2019: Labour Market, Slovenian Industrial Producer Prices, Current Account
The number of employed remains high at the beginning of the year; labour market conditions are increasingly marked by labour shortages.
Current Economic Trends from 11 to 15 March 2019: Exports and imports of goods, Manufacturing, Construction, Earnings
The movement of the export-oriented part of the economy at the beginning of the year remains under the impact of accelerated growth in production of pharmaceutical and medical goods and modest activity in the European car industry, which is reflected…