Helaba’s Markets and Trends 2023

Helaba's Markets and Trends 2023 report highlights the challenges businesses and consumers face due to high energy costs and fear of economic downturn. The report states that governments must balance the need for urgent relief for consumers with preserving the competitiveness of their countries and attractiveness for businesses and investments. The global economy is already stumbling, and carefully targeted monetary and fiscal policy decisions are necessary to navigate the narrow ridge. Any missteps will be punished, as recent events in the UK demonstrate.