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    Home > Finance > More German companies want to raise prices, Ifo says
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    More German companies want to raise prices, Ifo says

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on January 16, 2025

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    The image depicts a graph showing the increase in price expectations among German companies, reflecting insights from the Ifo index. This rise indicates growing inflation concerns in the finance sector.
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    Quick Summary

    The Ifo index in Germany rose to 19.7 points in December, indicating more companies plan to increase prices, with inflation expected to stabilize around 2.5%.

    More German Firms Anticipate Price Increases, Reports Ifo

    BERLIN (Reuters) - The Ifo price expectations index in Germany rose to its highest level since April 2023 in December, with all economic sectors contributing to the increase, the economic institute Ifo said on Thursday.

    The index rose to 19.7 points in December, up from 15.8 points in November. The points for the Ifo price expectations indicate the percentage of companies that intend to increase prices.

    “In the coming months, the inflation rate is expected to level off at around 2.5%, hence above the European Central Bank’s target,” said Timo Wollmershaeuser, head of forecasts at Ifo.

    Price expectations for consumer-related service providers, in manufacturing and among business-related service providers rose in December.

    (Reporting by Maria Martinez, Editing by Friederike Heine)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Ifo price expectations index in Germany rose to 19.7 points in December.
    • •All economic sectors contributed to the index increase.
    • •Inflation is expected to stabilize around 2.5%.
    • •Price expectations rose in consumer services and manufacturing.
    • •The index indicates the percentage of companies planning price hikes.

    Frequently Asked Questions about More German companies want to raise prices, Ifo says

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses the rise in the Ifo price expectations index in Germany, indicating more companies plan to raise prices.

    2Why are German companies raising prices?

    The Ifo index indicates a rise in price expectations across sectors, with inflation expected to stabilize above ECB targets.

    3What sectors are affected by the price increase?

    Price expectations rose in consumer-related services, manufacturing, and business-related services.

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