Short news

• Dutch economy expected to grow 0.3% in 2024 and 1% in 2025 (Autumn estimate DNB)
• German economy shrinks 1% in 2023, expected growth 2024 0.4%
• Gas and electricity prices remain stable
• Unemployment 3.6% (366,000)
• Chamber of Commerce: more quitters and bankruptcies, fewer starters
• Inflation December 1.2% vs. December 2022
• Inflation 2023 3.8%, further decline expected in 2024
• Interest rate 3-month Euribor 3.929%. Interest rate 10-year government loan 2.603%