Consumer sentiment in the wake of the Iran war

Key insights during lunch break

April 21st, 2026 at 12:00 pm CET (online)

Speakers
Rolf Bürkl, Head of Consumer Climate, NIM
Dr. Anja Bauer, Senior Researcher, Consumer Climate, NIM

Topic
The recent geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran war are causing uncertainty in the markets and among consumers.
Rising energy prices, volatile expectations, and economic uncertainty are shaping consumer sentiment.
In our latest analysis, we take a differentiated look at the short-term effects with the following focus areas:

➡️ Impact of the current situation on consumer sentiment:
How are oil market developments and geopolitical tensions affecting consumer confidence? What trends are visible in the March data?
➡️ Mechanisms in an international comparison:
What differences can be seen between Germany and the United States in terms of economic, price, and income expectations? Where are the biggest movements?
➡️ Outlook for further developments:
What scenarios do current forecasts suggest, and what do they mean for consumer momentum in the coming months?

Use your lunch break to gain concise, well-founded insights into the current developments, interconnections, and outlook for consumer sentiment:

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Lecture in German language. Participation is free of charge*.

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