Economics

Economics

Government lowers interest in ABN AMRO to 30 percent

De Nederlandse overheid wil minder zeggenschap over de bedrijfsvoering van ABN AMRO en verlaagt het belang in de bank van 40,5 naar ongeveer 30 procent. ABN AMRO werd tijdens de kredietcrisis in 2008 genationaliseerd door de overheid. Omdat de staat meer dan een derde van de bank bezat, had het veel zeggenschap over het bedrijf. […]

Economics

Dutchman keeps hand on the cut: consumer confidence remains very low

The desire to buy remains remarkably low among Dutch people. Consumer confidence did not change in May and is at its lowest level in a year and a half. However, Dutch people have gained some hope for a better economy in the coming twelve months. According to statistics agency CBS, consumer confidence is now at

Economics

They look for answers to the cable cutter off the coast of Scheveningen

Pipelines and Cables at Sea Are Very Vulnerable to Attacks and Sabotage. This Became Painully Clear When the Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline was Blown Up in 2022. In Scheveningen, Governments and Companies Are Researching How This Infrastructure Can Be Protected. Accordance to Paul Flos of the Ministry of Defense, The Attack On The Nord

Economics

Lowered credit rating United States allows the gold price to rise again

The Gold Price is rising again on Monday, and the dollar is Falling in Value. The Reason is the reduced creditworthiness of the United States by Credit Rating Agency Moody’s. Buying US Government Bonds is Therefore Less Attractive, Causing Investors to Run Back to Gold. The price of a troy ounce of gold (31.1 grams)

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Tens of thousands of refillings for Vapes with a taste

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has Seized 70,000 Refills for Vapes. The Refills have flavors such as strawberry, watermelon, and lemonade, which Have Been Banned in the Netherlands Since Last year. The Banned Liquids Were Seized From An Importter in Gelderland, The NVWA Reported On Monday. Inspectors had recedived reports that

Economics

Labor market changes: More rights for flex worker, fewer temporary contracts

The Cabinet is Tackling the Flexibilization of the Labor Market. For Example, Temporary Workers and on-Call Workers Will Receive More Rights. Zero-your contracts will be banned, and the accumulation of temporary contracts will be prevented by a mandatory break of five years. The Cabinet Wants People To Get A Permanent Job Faster. The Number of

Economics

United States losing highest creditworthiness

Credit Rating Agency Moody’s Has Downgraded the Credit Rating of the United States. The Country had The Highest Rating But Has Now Lost It Due to the Expected Higher National Debt and because it has to pay more interest. Moody’s Has Lowered the Rating from the Highest Level (AAA) to the Second-Highest Level (AA1). The

Economics

Number of charging points with a quarter, but stagnation threatens

The Number of Charging Points for Electric Cars Increased by A Quarter Last Year. However, experts Expect The Number of Charging Stations to Stagnate Soon Due to the Overcrowded Power Grid and A Shortage of Installers. The Netherlands Must Have A Nationwide, Accessible, And Future-proof Charging Network by 2030. A Charging Point Must BevaIaLable Within

Economics

Pension Fund ABP is investing 1 billion euros in affordable rental properties

ABP Will Invest 1 Billion Euros in the Construction of New Rental Homes. The Pension Fund is Doing This Because “The Housing Shortage in The Netherlands Remains High,” Says ABP Chairman Harmman van Wijnen. ABP, The Largest Pension Fund in The Netherlands, Will Collaborate with Asset Manager CBRE Investment Management. With A Starting Capital of

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