19:39 22 October 2024
Study: 13% of companies believe inflation may worsen business situation
According to the European Leasing Fund (EFL), only 13% of companies fear worsening business conditions due to inflation in Q4 2024, down from 24% in the previous quarter and 44% a year ago. Hospitality and retail sectors are most concerned, with 23% and 16%, respectively, while transportation companies are least worried (6%). Despite inflation's expected rise due to energy costs, its predictability reduces its perceived threat. Instead, businesses now fear rising operational costs (30%) and declining demand (18%).
Larger firms feel less impacted by inflation than smaller ones. EFL’s Q4 Barometer recorded a slight drop in its index to 50.6 points, indicating stable but cautious sentiment among Polish SMEs.
