In an ever-changing global economy, it is crucial to understand the current trends and developments that influence the markets. Our Economic Outlook provides you with in-depth analysis and forecasts to help you make informed decisions and identify opportunities. We highlight key economic indicators, analyze geopolitical influences, and offer insights into the future development of the Austrian and international economies. Rely on our expertise to achieve your strategic goals and successfully position yourself in a dynamic environment.
15 Minutes of Economic Insights
The current economic conditions are becoming increasingly challenging. The erratic daily reporting situation is not only causing turmoil on the financial markets, but also presenting strategic and risk management with the challenge of accepting these uncertainties as part of the “new normal” and taking them into account as part of the corporate decision-making process.
Against this backdrop, KPMG Chief Economist Stefan Fink shares the latest macroeconomic information and forecasts on a quarterly basis in his “15 Minutes of Economics” format. The Economic Update helps you to better assess risks as well as opportunities arising from the geopolitical and economic environment.
Economic update – September 2026
This issue addresses the following questions, among others:
- How resilient is the global economy in times of ongoing global uncertainty?
- What do oil price fluctuations and supply chain stress mean for markets and companies?
- How can Austria develop more growth momentum again?
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This issue addresses the following questions, among others:
- Why is the global economy so resilient despite high uncertainty?
- How are trade flows evolving in the face of geopolitical disruptions?
- Will long-term inflation expectations in the eurozone remain stable?
This issue addresses the following questions, among others:
- How does a persistently high oil price affect Austria's economy?
- How much is the Iran conflict over fertilizer shortages driving food prices?
- What scenarios result from new US tariffs and possible ECB decisions for growth and inflation in Austria?
This issue addresses the following questions, among others:
- How will economic growth develop in Europe and how will it develop in the USA and China?
- Why is the US experiencing economic growth?
- Why are companies failing to invest?
- Will insolvencies in Austria remain at a high level?
This issue addresses the following questions, among others:
- Which industries can develop positively despite the imposition of tariffs?
- Which factors have a positive effect on investment?
- What is the forecast growth in individual European countries and where does Austria stand?
This issue addresses the following questions, among others:
- How is global growth developing and how are prices evolving?
- What trends and developments are affecting the industry worldwide?
- What is currently preventing companies from investing?
- Domestic review and outlook – why does Stefan recommend a fitness session in Austria?
This issue addresses the following questions, among others:
- How is the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs affecting Europe?
- Which industries are particularly affected?
- What is the GDP forecast for Austria for 2025 and 2026?
Resilience Check
How are the global disruptions to supply chains caused by volatile US trade policy affecting your company?
The US is imposing tariffs worldwide to protect its industry. The pace of implementation is rapid, as is the uncertainty among companies. Large flows of goods and a lot of tied-up capital are already on their way.
What does this mean for your company in concrete terms? What is the exact tax and legally correct procedure? How will this affect your company's short-term liquidity and financing? How should companies and those responsible respond to these risks and uncertainties in operational and strategic terms?
Our experts Armin Havlik and Michael Nayer will be happy to answer these and other questions.
