Press Releases
On this page you find an overview on our press releases since January 2023.
HWWI Commodity Price Index rises again after decline
Over the past three months, the previously observed slight downward trend in the HWWI Commodity Price Index did not continue. Following an increase of 2.1 % in November and a decline of −1.8 % in December, the index rose markedly by 5.5 % in January 2026. Despite this monthly increase, the index at the end of January remained around 10.5 % below the level of the corresponding month of the previous year (data status: 08.02.2026).
New HWWI Forecast
The German economy is waiting for the economic turnaround. As in the first half of 2025 overall, real gross domestic product stagnated in the 3rd quarter. A difficult international environment and a so far only tentative implementation of reforms by the new government – overshadowed by recurring disruptions within the coalition – continued to slow down economic development. However, following the settlement of the tariff issue with the USA and the gradual implementation of fiscal spending programmes and support measures, the economic climate should improve. This should be reflected in the corresponding statistics in the last months of this year, but especially from next year, especially in the case of investment in construction and equipment. Government and private consumption will also continue to support the economy. Only the balance of exports will have a negative effect with only weak exports and stronger growth in imports. For 2025, the HWWI continues to expect economic growth of 0.2% on an annual average. With increased economic momentum as a result of the fiscal programmes and support measures, economic growth of 1 1/2% is then expected for 2026 and 2027, especially as more working days (2026 a total of 2 1/2 more than in 2025, another 1 1/4 more in 2027).
HWWI Commodity Price Index remains stable amid slight downward movement
Over the past three months, the HWWI Commodity Price Index has been under slight downward pressure (August: −2.5 %, September: 0.0 %, October: −1.5 %). In October, the HWWI Commodity Price Index stood around 8.9 % below the level of the corresponding month of the previous year (data as of 10 November 2025).
