Germany September GfK consumer confidence -1.2 vs -0.7 expected

Latest data released by GfK - 26 August 2021

German consumer morale dips further going into September, as rising price pressures and COVID-19 concerns weigh on sentiment. GfK notes that:

"Prices have been rising rapidly since the middle of this year. This has a dampening effect on the consumer mood."

Adding that consumer expectations and propensity to spend have also been impacted by the rise in virus cases across the country.

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