AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConsumer Costs: BASF raised its 2026 profit outlook after price increases of up to 30% helped offset higher energy and raw-material costs. The chemicals maker supplies products including sunscreen ingredients, so cost pressures could ripple through consumer goods. Household Mood: German consumer sentiment slipped as inflation fears weighed on shoppers, adding to concerns about price-sensitive spending. Confectionery: M&S’s Percy Pig sweets are made in Germany by Katjes, which also sells a similar candy under its Fred Ferkel brand; M&S says Percy has its own recipe and branding.
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