December 8, 2024
German retail sales seen falling more than expected in 2023 as inflation bites

German retail sales seen falling more than expected in 2023 as inflation bites

German retail sales are expected to fall more than previously expected in 2023, according to the German retail federation HDE, with high inflation expected to squeeze consumer spending.

Retail sales are seen falling by 4% in real terms, down from a previous estimate of a 3% contraction, the HDE said.

Data last week said Germany’s real-terms…

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