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With Andreas Jobst, Head of Macroeconomic and Capital Market Research

Five questions about the cost of living

Allianz SE | Munich | Feb 28, 2023

What exactly is the current situation with the cost of living in Europe? Is everything really getting more expensive? And what can businesses and households do to tackle inflation and manage higher food prices? Andreas Jobst, Head of Macroeconomic and Capital Market Research Allianz SE, provides clarity on the topic of currency devaluation and price increases, while also giving us an outlook for the rest of the year.

Record prices at gas stations, soaring costs in the supermarkets, and a growing feeling of emptiness in our wallets: inflation continues to have a firm grip on many across the world, with no clear end in sight. But what exactly is the current situation on the cost of living in Europe? Is everything really getting more expensive? And what can businesses and households do to tackle inflation and manage higher food prices?

Someone facing these questions head on is Andreas Jobst, Head of Macroeconomic and Capital Market Research Allianz SE. In our 5 questions interview, he provides clarity on the topic of currency devaluation and price increases, while also giving us an outlook for the rest of the year. With the help of data from the Economic Research team, watch Andy’s take on the situation here:

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The Cost of Living Series

This interview is the beginning of a content series that looks at the different ways in which the increased cost of living affects individuals, businesses, and society as a whole. With Allianz’s unique position as a truly global insurer and asset manager, we will also look at ways in which we can offset these effects as a company and what we are already doing to secure your future in times of economic shock.  

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