Germany May GfK consumer sentiment -26.5 vs -16.0 expectedPrior -15.5; revised to -15.7
German consumer morale falls to a historic low as surging costs for households weigh heavily on the pandemic recovery. GfK notes that:
"The war in e and rates of high inflation have dealt a severe blow to consumer sentiment. This means that hopes of a recovery from the easing of pandemic-related restrictions have finally been dashed. There will only be a sustainable trend shift in consumer sentiment if there are successful peace negotiations on the war in e."
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Source: Germany May GfK consumer sentiment -26.5 vs -16.0 expected (https://www.forexlive.com/news/germany-may-gfk-consumer-sentiment-265-vs-160-expected-20220427/)
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