Allianz Research

Allianz Global Wealth Report 2024:
Surprising relief

Quantitative tightening and debt repayment costs in the Eurozone

Despite a sharp decline in food and energy prices in the Eurozone in December, which led headline inflation decreasing to 9.2% y/y (down from 10.1% during the previous month), inflation will remain uncomfortably high, averaging about 6% this year with core remaining rather sticky until next year.

Allianz Risk Barometer 2023

Cyber incidents and Business interruption rank as the biggest company concerns for the second year in succession. Macroeconomic developments such as inflation, financial market volatility and a looming recession, as well as the impact of the Energy crisis are the top risers in this year’s list of global business risks.

Pension reform in France: Bonjour tristesse

The proposed increase of the statutory early retirement age to 64 years from 62 in France does not address long-term deteriorating demographic and funding prospects.