德国消费者信心先行指数跌至近两年低位

Core Insights - The report from GfK indicates a significant decline in consumer confidence in Germany, with the index dropping by 3.5 points to -26.9, marking the lowest level since April 2024 [1] Consumer Confidence Indicators - The income expectations indicator has decreased for the third consecutive month, reaching its lowest level in two years [1] - The purchasing intention indicator has also declined, with overall performance for 2025 expected to be weaker than the previous year [1] - In contrast, the economic outlook indicator has seen a slight month-on-month increase, but remains stagnant overall, with a year-on-year increase of only 0.9 points, reflecting cautious consumer sentiment regarding the economic outlook for Germany in 2026 [1] Survey Methodology - Since 1980, GfK has conducted monthly surveys of approximately 2,000 German consumers to gauge consumer confidence, which serves as a leading indicator for predicting economic trends and consumer behavior in Germany [1]