Dutch Market Moves? Paolo Maria Pavan Explains Why

Paolo Maria Pavan

Co-Founder Altroverso

Paolo Maria Pavan is a Governance, Risk & Compliance strategist and market analyst known for turning complexity into operational clarity.

He works with freelancers, founders, and established SMEs, helping them translate governance discipline, market intelligence, and economic signals into structured execution and defensible growth.

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House Prices Up, Citizens Down: How Dutch Municipalities Got Addicted to Your WOZ Pain

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 9, 2025

The Trend Behind the Numbers The latest data from CBS and the Dutch Land Registry leaves no room for ambiguity: the transaction prices of existing owner-occupied homes in nearly all Dutch municipaliti...

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Jun 6, 2025 | Amsterdam Stock Exchange: Tech Lifts the Tide

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 6, 2025

The AEX Index closed on June 6, 2025, at 929.93, marking a modest gain of 0.48% from the previous day. This subtle uptick suggests a market mood that is steady, perhaps cautiously optimistic, but not ...

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Why Businesses in the Netherlands Are About to Feel a Pain No One’s Warning Them About

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 6, 2025

Let me tell you a story. It’s about a man who hears the same alarm clock go off every morning, but tells himself, “It’s probably just a one-time thing.” Until the eighth morning comes… and the house i...

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When the Ratio Lies: The Hidden Crisis Behind the Numbers

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 6, 2025

Once Upon a Time, 3 Was Enough Not long ago, if you earned €3,000 gross per month, you could rent a decent home for €1,000. That was the rule of thumb: your rent shouldn’t exceed a third of your salar...

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Jun 5, 2025 | Amsterdam Stock Exchange: Markets Whisper in Correct Dutch

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 5, 2025

The Amsterdam AEX didn’t shout today, it nodded. On June 5, 2025, the index closed at 925.53 , up +1.52 points or +0.16% . A movement so modest it felt almost polite. Like a civil servant adjusting th...

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Why the Dutch Automotive Sector Didn't Stall, It Lost Its Structure

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 5, 2025

We often think markets move like vehicles. Forward when the engine works. Backward when something breaks. We forget that underneath the engine there is a frame. If the frame bends, no wheel alignment ...

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Jun 4, 2025 | Amsterdam Stock Exchange: Markets March On, Politics Stumble

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 4, 2025

On June 4, 2025, the Amsterdam AEX Index closed at 924.01, marking a gain of +3.71 points or +0.40%. This upward movement occurred despite ongoing political instability, notably the PVV's recent withd...

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Why Strategy Isn’t Just About Changing Suppliers (and What to Do Instead)

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 4, 2025

It starts with a graph. One of those neat, segmented bars, color coded and percentage labeled. A visual summary of the March 2025 CBS survey: 13% of Dutch companies have already adjusted their busines...

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Jun 3, 2025 – Amsterdam Stock Exchange: Politics Wobbled, Markets Didn't

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 3, 2025

A Brief Intro Amsterdam’s AEX closed today at 920.30, a composed gain of +1.94 points or +0.21 percent. On the surface, a modest rise. Beneath it, a masterclass in market dignity. The morning began wi...

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Why “Retail Growth” in the Netherlands Is a Dangerous Illusion

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 3, 2025

Each month, the same ritual plays out. Statistics Netherlands releases retail data. Analysts nod. News outlets report that sales are growing. The illusion is served. In April 2025, retail turnover ros...

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Jun 2, 2025 – Amsterdam Stock Exchange: Held Its Breath

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 2, 2025

On June 2, 2025, the Amsterdam AEX Index closed at 918.36, marking a 0.50% decline from the previous trading day. This subtle movement encapsulates a week characterized by minimal fluctuations, reflec...

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“Turnover Is Up!” And Other Lies We Tell Entrepreneurs

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Jun 2, 2025

There is a stubborn optimism that clings to percentage points like a child to candy. “Hospitality turnover up 3.4% in Q1 2025!” reads the headline. A sigh of relief follows in boardrooms and cafés ali...

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