• Bundesbank Monthly Report: Prolonged lockdown, VAT increase contributed to weaker private consumption

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19 April 2021

Bundesbank Monthly Report: Prolonged lockdown, VAT increase contributed to weaker private consumption

  • Germany's economic output decreased in Q1 2021
  • Only parts of the economy are not directly affected by tighter restrictions
  • Manufacturing industry does not have a renewed demand problem; the industry's recovery will continue
  • Higher inflation can be expected from H2 2021 due to base effects
  • It could very well exceed 3% by the end of the year

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