Country: NL | Published: 2026-09-17
Dutch markets are still working through the Budget Day aftermath, with the quietly raised gas tax and doubts from Rabobank's chief economist about the government's growth targets k
Dutch markets are still working through the Budget Day aftermath, with the quietly raised gas tax and doubts from Rabobank's chief economist about the government's growth targets keeping the domestic mood cautious. Across Europe, shares edged higher as oil slipped and yields stalled, though low gas stocks are adding economic and political pressure that touches the Netherlands directly as a gas-focused economy. One bright spot, European EV sales outpaced forecasts with battery-electric share climbing, offering some support to the region's industrial transition story.