Tag: Ifo Institute
Coal: An embargo that Germany and Russia can handle – Economy
The matter had already begun last autumn. “The people at the mines have assured us that there is enough coal,” says Alexander Bethe. Only the locomotives with the coal no…
Ifo Institute – More short-time work again – Economy
Contrary to the overall economic trend, the number of short-time workers in German industry is increasing as a result of the war in Ukraine. In March it increased by 18,000…
Why a fuel price brake would be ineffective – Economy
After two years of the pandemic, Germany was actually on a recovery course. At least that’s what the Ifo business climate index showed in February. However, the monthly survey of…
Ikea and Co.: What furniture reveals about inflation – economy
In the furniture store, customers want to look at sofas or kitchens, but discount signs often catch the eye first: “Everything has to go”, for example, it says, “up to…
Industry in Germany: Many orders, expensive material – economy
A single company can never represent the entire industry. But what happens to a great company can reveal a lot about the big picture. Thyssenkrupp is now reporting figures for…
Ifo Institute – More short-time work again – Economy
According to the findings of the Ifo Institute, the number of employees on short-time work in Germany has increased significantly. In December it rose to 879,000, as the Munich economic…
Everyday delivery crisis: the first goods are disappearing from our shelves
D.Buy a racing bike in the store and take it with you – that was usually possible in the past. In the meantime, waiting times of weeks and months for…
Ifo lowers economic forecast for 2022 – economy
According to the Munich-based Ifo Institute, the German economy is overcoming the consequences of the Corona crisis more slowly than expected. The researchers lowered the economic forecast for the coming…
Ifo Institute – Inflation hits the rich more than the poor – the economy
According to the Ifo Institute, the high inflation in Germany is currently affecting richer households more than poorer ones. The reason for this is the composition of the so-called basket…
Ifo: German economy is recovering from Corona more slowly than expected – economy
The Ifo Institute is lowering its growth forecast for this year, but it should be even better next year. Although people spend a lot of money, the industry suffers from…