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German consumer sentiment maintains upward trajectory

German consumer sentiment is set to extend its recovery heading into the new year as government relief measures meant to take the bite out of soaring energy prices seem to be having an effect, a GfK institute survey showed today.
Business • 21 Dec 22

German consumer morale drops heading into September

The mood among German consumers darkened heading into September as accelerating inflation and rising Covid-19 cases made them more hesitant to buy, a survey showed today.
Business • 26 Aug 21

Weaker German consumer morale casts doubt on recovery

German consumer morale worsened heading into September, casting some doubt on whether household spending in Europe's largest economy is powerful enough to drive a strong recovery from the Covid-19 shock.
Business • 28 Aug 20

German consumer sentiment falls heading into April

German consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell to its lowest level in five months going into April, a survey showed today, partly due to people's concerns that rising inflation will erode their purchasing power.
Business • 23 Mar 17

German consumer morale falls more than expected

The mood among German consumers worsened more than expected heading into March to reach its lowest level in four months.
Business • 23 Feb 17

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