Country: NL | Published: 2026-09-17
Dutch markets are digesting the fallout from Budget Day, with the discovery that the gas tax was quietly raised adding friction to an already contested 2027 tax plan. Rabobank's ch
Dutch markets are digesting the fallout from Budget Day, with the discovery that the gas tax was quietly raised adding friction to an already contested 2027 tax plan. Rabobank's chief economist is questioning whether the government's investments can deliver the targeted growth, tempering the domestic outlook. Regional sentiment remains cautious ahead of central bank clarity, while farmer discontent surfacing through sabotage incidents underscores the political undercurrents around the budget.