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Austrian Economic News and Analysis
Read the latest headlines about Austria's economy, including news on inflation, growth domestic product (GDP), nation's debt and labor market
Waldner: “Germany and Austria are Role Models in the Eurozone“
The Austrian State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner had a work meeting today with his colleague in the German Federal Foreign Office, Minister of State Michael Link.
April 23, 2012
1.0 Million People in Poverty
More than 150,000 people in Austria do not have a bank account. A lack in financial education causes a loss of 1.0% of GDP.
April 23, 2012
Nowotny: “ECB Uses Bond-Buying Program Extremely Cautiously”
The governor of Austrian Central Bank (OeNB) Ewald Nowotny said the bank only buys government bonds in certain situations and with “extreme” caution.
April 21, 2012
Triple-A Will Not Return Soon
The U.S. rating agency S&P dashes hopes that Austria may get back its “AAA” soon. Austrian banks may still face risks as the crisis is over yet, S&P says.
April 20, 2012
Felderer: „Women Must Have More Children”
The director of the Austrian Institute of Advanced Studies (IHS) sees a demographic problem in Austria as well as in Europe. Migration cannot solve the problem, Felderer says.
April 19, 2012
Felderer: „Another Downgrade Less Probable“
The Austrian economist Bernhard Felderer thinks that the risk of another downgrade of Austrian sovereign bonds has decreased.
April 18, 2012
Labor Time: Resistance Against SPÖ´s Plans
The governing Social-Democrats want to reduce labor time. Industrialists, the Chamber of Commerce and FPÖ decline that idea.
April 17, 2012
Austrian Industry Underlines Austerity Policy
After the rating agency Fitch retained Austria´s triple A, the Austrian industry sees a confirmation of the need for austerity. Finance Minister Fekter emphasized to push for further reforms.
April 17, 2012
Austrian Inflation Slightly Down
In March, a decrease of the Consumer Price Inflation to 2.4% was observed.
April 17, 2012
Fitch Confirms “AAA” For Austria
The U.S. rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Austria's Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings at 'AAA'. The rating Outlooks on both Long-term ratings are Stable.
April 17, 2012
Austrian Economy on Moderate Growth Course
Bank Austria Forecasts table growth until summer followed by chances of an upswing. Austria could achieve GDP growth of 0.8 percent in 2012 and 2 percent in 2013.
April 16, 2012
Slight Decrease in Business Insolvencies
In the first quarter of 2012, Austrian business insolvencies went down by 0.6% against the first quarter of 2011. Private insolvencies are rising further.
April 14, 2012
Austrian Purchasing Power on the Rise
In spite of the austerity package, disposable income is increasing. Last year, income was up by € 500 per head.
April 13, 2012
Austria Tries to Adapt its Image
In order to attract foreign investors, Austrian companies are attempting to amend the country’s image. Instead of tourism and culture, the industrial sector and the expertise should be underlined.
April 13, 2012
Call for Structural Reform of Social Policy
The Federation of Austrian Industries reaffirms the high non-wage labor costs and intends to raise efficiencies in the health sector. The retirement age would be too low.
April 12, 2012
Austrian Industry Underlines Importance of „South Axis“
According to a recent study, the Southern Railway (Südbahn) creates 15,000 new jobs. The value creation totals € 15.5bn.
April 12, 2012
Nowotny Ask For Alternative to Financial Transaction Tax
The governor of the Austrian Central Bank (OeNB) sees a good sign in Austria´s low interest rate on sovereign bonds. The introduction of a European financial transaction tax is unrealistic, the governor says.
April 11, 2012
Where is Austria´s Gold?
The major part of Austria´s gold reserves should be located in the U.S. The Austrian Central Bank does not answer any questions.
April 10, 2012
Financial Transaction Tax: Schieder Raises Pressure on EU
Austria´s Financial State Secretary Andreas Schieder threatens to vote against higher EU contributions. To discuss about alternatives of the financial transaction tax is “too early.”
April 10, 2012
Austrian-Chinese Trade at All-Time High
Last year, bilateral trade volume rose by 13% in 2011 to over € 9bn. Austrian Exports rose by 11.7%.
April 10, 2012
Austria and CEE: Slight Upward Trend
Real GDP in CEE to grow by 2.6 per cent in 2012, while GDP in eurozone set to shrink by 0.5 per cent. Austrian GDP to expand by 0.3 per cent.
April 10, 2012
Failed Austerity Package: „Austrian Rating Not Affected“
Bernhard Felderer, director of IHS (Institute of Advanced Studies) thinks that the incomplete austerity package has no effect on Austria´s prospects to return to the Triple-A status.
April 7, 2012
Foreign Trade: „We are on the Right Way“
Christoph Leitl, President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce comments the export development: “The data of January show that we are on the right way.”
April 7, 2012
Austrians Tend to Lower Consumption
According to a survey, business optimism is stabilizing. Nevertheless, the tendency to consume is declining.
April 6, 2012
Tax Intake Higher Than Expected
In the first two months of 2012, the Austrian state received € 460m more tax proceeds than initially expected.
April 6, 2012
Competitiveness: Austria Among Top Five
Concerning its competitiveness, Austria ranks fifth among the 27 EU members.
April 6, 2012
EU: Austrian Labor Costs Rose Decently
Since 2000, Austrian labor costs rose by 40%. Among the 27 member states, Austria ranks 22th.
April 5, 2012
Austrian Trade Mission 2012: “A Big Success”
With their trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Austrian companies are highly satisfied.
April 5, 2012
Moderate Increase in Foreign Trade
In January 2012, Austrian foreign trade grew slower than in 2011. Exports increased stronger than imports.
April 5, 2012
Economic Outlook: Slight Optimism for Eurozone
The Eurozone´s GDP to grow by 1.1 per cent again in 2013. In 2012, the economy will decline by 0.5 per cent; the low point of recession has already been reached.
April 5, 2012
Austrian Industrial Sector Faces Uncertainties
The Austrian industries expect a stagnation of business. Economic growth is low, export growth will be decent. Moreover, the order stock is declining.
April 4, 2012
FDI: Cautious Optimism in Slovakia
Austrian and German investors are still optimistic concerning Slovakia´s economy. The majority expects a slight acceleration of Slovakia´s economy growth.
April 3, 2012
Most Important Cities: Vienna Catches Up
In the ranking of the most important global cities, the Austrian capital could improve substantially. The most severe weakness is the economic activity.
April 3, 2012
Austria Must Underline its Headquarter Function
Austria as hub for CEE markets is still popular. Nevertheless, there is a lack in a sustainable and flexible strategy. The geographical proximity to CEE countries is insufficient.
April 2, 2012
Austrian Unemployment on the Rise
Within the Eurozone, Austria´s unemployment rate is still the lowest at 4.2%. Against March 2011, domestic unemployment rose by 4.4%.
April 2, 2012
Euro-Group: Fekter Presses Ahead
Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the euro-group is angry at the Austrian Minister of Finance, Maria Fekter, who presented the summits´ results before Juncker´s press conference.
March 31, 2012
Austrian Industry Running Increasingly Smoothly
The Austrian industry has potential: positive surprise still possible despite tight earnings situation caused by high commodity prices. Export orders rise strongly again.
March 30, 2012
Small Rise in Industrial Turnover
Positive production trends in industry and construction in December 2011: turnover rose by 3.7%. Industrial producer prices rose by 2.1% in February 2012 compared to February 2011.
March 30, 2012
Strong Rise in Foreign Direct Investment
According to Austrian Business Agency (ABA), total investment increased by 34%. 1,822 new jobs were created.
March 30, 2012
Economic Upswing for Austria?
The economic research institutes IHS and WIFO anticipate that the Austrian economy accelerates by summer 2012. Both warn of “too much euphoria”, however.
March 29, 2012
Public Deficit in 2011 Below Maastricht Criteria
The Austrian state recorded a budget deficit of 2.6%. Public debt rose to 72.2% of GDP in 2011.
March 29, 2012
Austrian Insolvencies Decreasing
In the first quarter of 2012, the number of Austrian insolvent enterprises is declining. Against the first quarter of 2011, the figure was down by 1.2%.
March 28, 2012
Austrian Exports to France Exceed € 5.0bn
In 2011, Austrian exports to France were up by 10.2%. France remains one of Austria´s most important trading partners.
March 28, 2012
Norway Is one of Austria´s Most Important Wine Market
Austria's wine sector set a new export record at € 126m (an increase of 2.6% over the previous year) in 2011.
March 28, 2012
Macedonia: Austria Still the Biggest Investor
Foreign direct investments of € 303m entered Macedonia last year, said the National Bank of Macedonia. The biggest investor in Macedonia is still Austria with € 77.21m.
March 28, 2012
Austrian Exports to Japan Reach New Record
Last year, bilateral trade between Austria and Japan recorded a new high. Austrian exports to Japan amounted to € 1.3bn.
March 27, 2012
Austria Insists on Financial Transaction Tax
Despite Germany’s finance minister sees little chance of a European Union agreement on the levy, Austria is sticking to plans for a financial-transaction tax in Europe to help consolidate its budget.
March 27, 2012
Moderate Increase in Vienna-held Congresses
3,151 congresses were held in Vienna in 2011. This is an increase by 7.0%.
March 27, 2012
EU Financial Framework Negotiations Enter the Hot Phase
State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner underlines Austria´s position as net contributor at the General Affairs Council in Brussels.
March 27, 2012
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