Germany Gfk consumer confidence for October rose to 0.3, up from -1.1. For September, economic expectations rose from 40.8 to 48.5. Income expectations rose from 30.5 to 37.4. Prospensity to buy rose form 10.3 to 13.4.
“At the time of the survey, the incidence increase had noticeably slowed and currently, values are even declining slightly. As a result, consumers are more optimistic that the fourth wave will be less pronounced than many feared. That is why many consumers can once again see scope for restrictions to be eased further” explains Rolf Bürkl, GfK consumer expert.
“Even if the consumer sentiment has almost reached its pre-crisis level, it is still too early for talk of a fundamental trend shift. Instead, we must first see how the infection situation develops in the winter months and if new restrictions become necessary.”
