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Dutch Bankruptcies Rise 9% in August as Business Failures Turn Higher Again
Dutch business bankruptcies rose 9% year on year in August 2026, with 304 failures recorded. We examine the trend and what it says about business conditions.
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The Dutch Recovery Is Industrial Before It Is Broad
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The Reported Box 3 Deal Would Broaden the Base to Fund Reform
The Dutch cabinet reportedly plans to start taxing actual investment returns in 2028 while cutting the tax-free return from €1,800 to €1,000. The trade is clearer taxation for a wider base, with execution still the decisive risk.
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Dutch Investment Rose 2.7% in June as Buildings and Road Transport Led
Dutch investment in tangible fixed assets rose 2.7% year on year in June 2026, led by buildings and road transport equipment.
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Dutch GDP Growth Points to Domestic Demand, With Trade a Restraint
The Netherlands’ first estimate of second-quarter GDP showed 0.4% quarterly growth. Consumption and investment rose, while imports increased faster than exports.
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Dutch House Prices Rose 3.9% in July, but the Pace Is Slowing
Dutch house prices rose 3.9% year on year in July 2026 as transaction volumes increased. What the latest CBS and Kadaster data mean for the Netherlands housing market.
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Dutch Inflation Rose to 3.2% in July, Moving Further Above the Euro Area
Dutch inflation rose to 3.2% in July 2026 from 2.9% in June, according to Statistics Netherlands. Energy and fuel prices were key drivers.
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Rotterdam Port Throughput Rose 0.4% in the First Half of 2026
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The Netherlands' biggest goods export markets, led by Germany, Belgium, France, the UK and the United States.
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Dutch provincial GDP data show North Holland and South Holland as the largest economies, with major differences in GDP per person across provinces.