News from 2024-12-27 / KfW Research

KfW-ifo SME Barometer December 2024

SMEs look to the new year with no confidence

SME business confidence fell from -20.5 to -22.1 points in December. Situation assessments improved but business expectations plunged by 4.2 points. Businesses from all sectors have become even more pessimistic about what the near future holds in store. Employment expectations are also turning increasingly more negative.

KfW-ifo SME Barometer December 2024

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