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Unemployment in June: Stagnation with Uncertainty Ahead
June typically brings a strong onset of seasonal jobs, especially in tourism and hospitality.
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Foreign trade in May: Solid growth in exports and imports
The favourable development of exports and imports is confirmed by the continued growth in domestic demand and the improving economic situation abroad. Year-on-year, exports increased by 2.0 per cent, while imports rose by 1.5 per cent. However, May had one less working day than last year. On a calendar-adjusted basis, the figures are much more favourable, 6.6 per cent and 5.3 per cent respectively.
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Industry in May: stable growth despite external problems
Industrial production grew year-on-year for the fourth consecutive month in May, and despite all the problems, mainly of an external nature, the situation in industry remains stable.
Macro comment
Consumer prices in June: Temporary increase in inflation
Inflation has been relatively low recently, but it has fluctuated considerably. It fell below 2 per cent in April but is now close to 3 per cent. Consumer prices increased by 0.3 per cent month-on-month in June and rose by 2.9 per cent year-on-year.
Macro comment
Retail in May: growth in most product groups
Retail sales in May grew year-on-year for the eighteenth month in a row. Although there was a slight decline month-on-month, household consumption will continue to be the main pillar of the economy this year.
