In addition to the regularly recurring questions on enterprise metrics, expectations and access to loans, the Bundesbank frequently asks enterprises questions on various current issues. A selection of the results is presented here.

Increased expenditure on energy and fuels anticipated

From March onwards, the share of firms anticipating an increase in expenditure initially rose significantly (March: 74%, February: 53%). Over the course of Q2, this share declined again, amounting to 62% in June. However, the quarterly average, at 72%, was high in a longer-term comparison: a higher value was last recorded in Q4 2022.