Short news

• Dutch economy expected to grow 0.8% in 2023 and 1.3% in 2024
• German business confidence in economy continues to decline
• Gas and electricity prices appear to be stabilizing
• Personnel shortage continues to squeeze, yet slight decrease in employment
• Strong increase in bankruptcies, especially in retail and hospitality sector
• Inflation August 3% year-on-year (0.4% vs. July)
• Interest rate 3-month Euribor 3.867%. Interest rate 10-year government loan 2.984%