Consumer confidence is on the rise

In the past year, Dutch individuals participating in online games of chance have collectively incurred losses amounting to 1.33 billion euros. This indicates that the legal online gambling market in the Netherlands is still expanding, albeit at a somewhat slower pace compared to previous periods. The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) determined this loss by comparing the total deposits made by all...

The Homeowners’ Association is immediately ceasing its assistance with cavity wall insulation. The advocacy group considers it irresponsible to offer this service until the caretaker government provides “clarity on how to environmentally insulate cavity walls in the short term.” Members were able to hire a certified company at a discount through Eigen Huis. The reason for this...

Next year’s budget is nearly finalized. The outgoing cabinet is allocating 2 billion euros to primarily support the lowest incomes. According to outgoing Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag, it constitutes a “balanced package.” This year’s budget focuses on the increasing poverty. Without additional measures, almost a million people would fall below the poverty line next year...

Hong Kong’s economy is suffering damage from a decline in exports. Official statistics showed a decrease in exports by 9.1% in July compared to last year. Bloomberg experts’ forecasts were for a decline of 8.8%. The decline has been going on for more than a year. Imports also decreased by 7.9% (the expectation was minus 5.9%). The trade deficit amounted to 3.8 billion US dollars. The...