News from 2018-11-08 / KfW Research

KfW-ifo SME Barometer October 2018

SMEs had a golden October but large enterprises weathered autumn storms

In October, SMEs proved to be an anchor of stability for business sentiment. While the business climate among large enterprises nosedived, sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises remained practically unchanged on a high level. Global risks appear to be less of a concern for SMEs than for large enterprises.

KfW-ifo SME Barometer October 2018

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