تراجع مؤشر الاستهلاك في ألمانيا بسبب حرب إيران

German consumer morale plunges to 14-month low as Iran war fears and price hike concerns grip households. | Contesto: cronaca

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• تراجع مؤشر الاستهلاك في ألمانيا بسبب حرب إيران

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German consumer confidence has taken a sharp downturn, with a key barometer falling to its lowest level in over a year as the escalating conflict involving Iran stokes fears of rising prices and economic instability. The consumer climate index for May dropped by 5.2 points to minus 33.3 points, marking the weakest reading since February 2023, according to data released on Wednesday. The decline reflects a growing sense of unease among German households, who are increasingly worried about the ripple effects of the war in Iran on the domestic economy. Analysts point to the direct link between geopolitical tensions and consumer sentiment, as the conflict threatens to disrupt energy supplies and global trade routes, pushing up costs for everything from heating to groceries. The fear of higher prices is particularly acute in Germany, where inflation has already eroded purchasing power over the past year. The latest reading represents a significant reversal from the tentative recovery seen earlier in the year, when consumers had begun to show cautious optimism amid falling energy prices and easing supply chain bottlenecks. The sudden deterioration underscores how quickly external shocks can undermine fragile confidence. The index, which is based on a survey of around 2,000 German households, measures expectations for income, spending, and the overall economic outlook over the next 12 months. Economists warn that the sustained weakness in consumer morale could weigh on private consumption, a key driver of Germany’s economy. With households tightening their belts, spending on big-ticket items like cars and furniture is likely to suffer, further dampening growth prospects. The manufacturing sector, already struggling with weak global demand and high energy costs, may face additional headwinds if domestic demand continues to soften. The German government has so far refrained from issuing specific economic forecasts incorporating the impact of the Iran conflict, but policymakers are closely monitoring the situation. The central bank has cautioned that a prolonged escalation could tip the economy into a mild recession. Meanwhile, retailers and small businesses are bracing...

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