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Dutch start saving hard again

Wednesday 02 June 2010

Dutch savers added €1.1bn to their savings accounts in April, up from an average €800m in the previous three months, researchers from financial services group ING said on Wednesday.

And over 2009 as a whole, household savings grew by €12.1bn, the highest figure since 2001.

The increase in savings comes on the back of the reduction in consumer confidence and unease about personal finances, the researchers said.

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What percentage of people actually increased here savings? Weathly people? Poor people? Or is this just the quartely bonus money for a selected group of bankers that decided maybe my porsche from 2009 is good for another year. Don't need a new one just yet.

By Anonymous | June 2, 2010 12:53 PM

I suspect this article refers to the bankers and politicians and other "bonused" special-case citizens. The rest of us have seen our savings steadily eaten up. Or its a new piece of propaganda from the ANP (state press agency).

By Andy | June 2, 2010 4:58 PM

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