Timo Wollmershäuser

Timo Wollmershäuser is a German economist who serves as the head of the Konjunkturforschung at the Ifo-Institut. His recent predictions on Germany's economic growth have been widely reported, with many leading economic institutes halving their growth forecasts for 2026 due to the energy price shock caused by the Iran conflict. Wollmershäuser's warnings of a potential return to stagnation and a decline in inflation are significant, as they suggest that the German economy may not be able to recover from the current challenges. His predictions have been met with concern, particularly given the impact of the energy price shock on households and businesses. As one of Germany's leading economic voices, Wollmershäuser's opinions carry weight, making his recent statements newsworthy in the context of Germany's economic outlook.