Brief economic news of November 22, 2021
FHI, Federation of Technology Industries – November 22, 2021
- The RIVM reported 23,066 new positive tests on Monday, 2372 more than on Sunday. This is the second highest number in the Netherlands since the start of the pandemic.
- The Dutch became more pessimistic about the overall economic climate and their own financial situation in October, reports CBSInflation in particular is an important cause of this.
- The government's discouragement policy to combat letterbox companies and thus tax evasion in the Netherlands is not yet bearing fruit, according to a research committee. According to the committee, set up by the House of Representatives, the government must strengthen the approach, writes the FD.
- In October, houses are on average 18.3 percent more expensive than in the same month last year. Prices on the Dutch housing market have been rising rapidly in recent years, says CBS.