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 - August-September 2008
Contents
| Autumn Forecast of Economic Trends, 2008–2010 | Economic growth at 4.8% in 2008, a slowdown to 3.1% next year; following 5.3% inflation in 2008, a decline to 3.9% next year |
| Gross Domestic Product | Moderation of economic growth at a relatively high level in the first six months of the year; exports and investment remain the main drivers of growth |
| International Environment | Further… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - July 2008
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Gradual slowdown in economic activity; inflation remains high |
| International Environment | Economic growth in the EMU expected to moderate in the second quarter according to current data; inflation in the EMU strengthened to 4.1% in July |
| Balance of Payments | Current account deficit widening |
| Price Trends & Policy | Inflation in June marked particularly by high price rises of… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - June 2008
Contents
| In the Spotlight | GDP recorded relatively high growth in the first quarter (5.4%) and a change in structure; inflation increases due to further oil price rises |
| International Environment | Economic growth in EMU was higher than expected in the first quarter and set to slow down towards the end of the year; inflation in EMU at 4.0% in June |
| Competitiveness | The deterioration in price… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - May 2008
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Growth of exports and production in manufacturing continued to moderate in March, while construction activity growth remained high |
| International Environment | Economic growth in the EMU in the first quarter remained at the same level as at the end of last year |
| Balance of Payments - Current Account | The higher current account deficit in the first quarter was mainly due to the… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - April 2008
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Slowdown of economic activity in line with expectations |
| International Environment | In their spring forecasts, as expected, the European Commission and the IMF revised downwards their projections of economic growth in our main trading partners |
| Balance of Payments | The current account deficit increased; higher net capital inflow largely due to the issue of the benchmark… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - March 2008
Contents
| In the Spotlight | The spring forecast for 2008 projects slowdown in economic growth and easing in inflation pressures |
| Gross Domestic Product | Economic growth slowed in the final quarter of 2007, as expected, but yearly growth was still the highest since 1991 |
| International Environment | According to the latest forecasts, at least in the first half of 2008 the impact of the financial crisis will… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - February 2008
Contents
| In the Spotlight | Gradual deceleration of economic growth in the EMU and Slovenia |
| International Environment | The European Commission lowered its forecast of economic growth in the EMU for 2008 and raised its inflation forecast |
| Price Trends & Policy | The January price increase again largely attributable to higher prices of food and energy |
| Money Market – Household Savings | Household bank savings… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - January 2008
Contents
| In the Spotlight | The appreciable drop in unemployment in 2007 did not exert any upward pressures on wages that would result in additional inflation growth |
| International Environment | The first IMF forecasts for this year project a greater slowdown in economic growth in the EMU and USA than expected in the autumn |
| Balance of Payments | The widening in the current account deficit in the first… |
Slovenian Economic Mirror
Slovenian Economic Mirror - December 2007
Contents
| In the Spotlight | 2007 was marked by expected historically highest economic growth; annual inflation reached 5.6% |
| International Environment | High inflation in the euro area and the United States fuelled by food and oil price increases |
| Gross Domestic Product | Exports and investment remained the main engines of economic growth in the third quarter |
| Balance of Payments | The contribution of road… |