Christian Jasperneite Quotations

We think we've seen the peak in import prices. Even if energy prices stay around current levels, inflation should start to fall.

Consumption should increase next year and contribute to growth. The economy is picking up and consumers will bring forward purchases because of the value-added tax increase in 2007.

Consumption should increase next year and contribute to growth.

Consumers will bring forward purchases because of the VAT increase, but it's a flash in the pan. It won't last into 2007.