The Austrian economy
The OeNB monitors, analyses and forecasts economic developments in Austria. Its insights feed into the work on monetary and real economic developments in the euro area. The findings of our economic analyses are shared with the public and enrich the economic policy dialogue in Austria.
Reliable information for sound decisions
The OeNB provides reliable information on the Austrian economy. We analyse the economy, prices and wages, and use our knowledge to inform European monetary policy. We also look at the financial behaviour of households and developments in the property market. In this way, we lay the foundations for price stability, secure financial markets and well-informed economic policy decisions.
In this section
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Business cycle
The OeNB analyses the business cycle in order to facilitate well-informed economic policy decisions for Austria and to ensure price stability.
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Prices & wages
The OeNB monitors, analyses and forecasts price and wage growth in Austria. This information also feeds into the analysis of the euro area, which provides a basis for monetary policy decisions.
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Household financial behaviour
By saving, investing and borrowing, households influence how the economy reacts to changes in interest rates. The OeNB examines their financial behaviour and makes the findings available to the public.
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External trade
International economic relations are very important for Austria. The export sector has a significant impact on the country’s economic performance. The OeNB collects comprehensive data on external trade and makes them available to the public.
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Property markets
Real estate purchases are often financed through loans. The OeNB provides transparent information on developments in the residential and commercial real estate markets to identify potential risks to the Austrian financial market early on.
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