German IFO’s Economist: The economy faces uncertain times
|Following the release of the German IFO Business Survey, the institute’s Economist Klaus Wohlrabe said that “the economy faces uncertain times.”
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Industry supply chain issues have become worse, 80.2% of companies facing them (vs 74.6% in February).
Price expectations have risen, two-thirds of companies want to increase prices.
Price expectations have risen in retail as well.
We don't see a recession in Germany in the first quarter.
Logistics sector has major concerns about coming months.
Concerns include shortage of drivers, diesel prices are high.
EUR/USD reaction
EUR/USD is testing bids at 1.1000 on the dismal German IFO Survey. The spot is currently trading at 1.1002, up 0.06% on the day.
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