Germania - Încrederea consumatorilor scade în septembrie, pe fondul majorării costurilor cu energia - Economica.net

Consumer confidence in Germany sharply declined in September due to rising energy costs impacting the economy. Households expect higher energy prices to reduce their purchasing power, leading to increased skepticism about income expectations for the next year. The inclination to save has significantly risen, reaching levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. The consumer confidence index is projected to drop to -30.6 points in early October, indicating a further decline in private consumption. However, citizens' expectations regarding economic developments have improved for the fifth consecutive month, potentially supported by better GDP growth forecasts for 2026.