Luxembourg: what lies behind the external surplus
Luxembourg’s current account returned to surplus in the first half of 2026. Goods, services and statistical revisions explain contrasting developments.
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Bankruptcies: fewer court rulings, but no fewer jobs affected
In the first half of 2026, bankruptcies fell slightly in Luxembourg. Initial estimates of job losses, however, are not moving in the same direction.
Housing: minutes matter too when measuring prices
STATEC explains why journey time to Luxembourg City adds depth to its apartment price index. A statistical improvement that does not replace the experience of making the journey.
Consumers: a more cautious start to the autumn in their intentions
Confidence as measured by the BCL fell in September. Household finances and intentions to buy deteriorated, while expectations for the economy as a whole remained stable.
Business grants: start with the project before counting on support
The reform, which came into force on 15 September, expands certain schemes. For a Luxembourg business, the first step is still to define its investment precisely.
Banks: 70 more jobs does not mean 70 new hires
The BCL counted 26,560 people working in credit institutions on 30 June. To understand this increase, it is important to distinguish between headcount, the net change and hires.
Short-time working: 47 applications do not yet tell the story of October
The Economic Committee examined applications for October. Forecasts, opinions and hours actually not worked describe three different stages.