Germany: Consumer mood slumps amid Ukraine war - DW (English)

The Russian attack on Ukraine has dampened consumer sentiment in Germany, just as many hoped the lifting of pandemic restrictions would drive an economic revival. Experts say a recession could be looming.

Consumer pessimism caused by Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine means Europe's largest economy could risk a recession in the near future, a key survey has suggested. The consumer sentiment index, … [+1984 chars]

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