Not only in the Netherlands are people gloomier than ever about their finances and the economy. Consumer confidence across EU countries dropped to its lowest level ever in September, European Commission researchers report.
The energy crisis is causing the prices of many products to rise, which is likely to make people more pessimistic about their financial situation. Many Europeans are also concerned about the impending economic downturn.
Earlier this week, the statistics agency CBS already reported that consumer confidence in the Netherlands has risen aa historical low fell. The Dutch are mainly concerned about their financial situation.
The survey shows that half of Dutch consumers do not expect to be able to save money for the next twelve months. Plus, willingness to shop has never been as low as it is now.
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