DIRECT MARKET REPORT GERMAN RETAIL - Europe Real Estate

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Economic context Germany Economic growth In 2006 the 2.8% growth in gross domestic product was higher than initially forecasted and considerably above the level of 2004 (1.2%) and 2005 (0.9%). In contrast to the previous years, the positive development in 2006 was not driven by exports but also through stronger domestic economic activity, accompanied by a rising demand for retail and commercial real estate. Exhibit 2 GDP growth for Germany 2001-2008e Source: Allianz Dresdner Economic Research, Statistisches Bundesamt, (*ifo-Institut) The following exhibit shows the year-on-year GDP growth in history as registered by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Deutsche Bundesbank. Exhibit 3 GDP growth for Germany 2002-2008e Source: Deutsche Bundesbank, Federal Ministry of Economics The assessment of the current economic situation in Germany worsened in last months. The corresponding indicator declined by 4.2 points to 70.2 points in October and another 0.2 points to 70.0 points in November. To put things in perspective: economic expectations for the euro zone decreased in November. The indicator dropped by 11.0 points and now stands at minus 30.0 points. The corresponding indicator for the current economic situation in the euro zone decreased by 2.7 points to 60.2 points. German retail update - 28/11/2007 6
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment 1 for Germany remained unchanged in October 2007 and stood like in September at minus 18.1 points. In November 2007 however it dived to minus 32.5 points! The historical average is 31.8 points. Due to the sub-prime crisis, which is definitely not over yet, financial market experts have re-adjusted their economic expectations, especially for the United States. Source: ZEW Exhibit 4 ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment The greatest risk factor for the development of the German economy in the following six months are the exports, which are expected to decrease owing to the strong Euro and the decreasing rate of growth of the US-economy. The current ongoing rise in oil prices (> USD 93/barrel) isn’t helping either. The cornerstone of the German economy is the labour market (exhibit 5). However, the current discussion on the Hartz-IV reforms on the German labour market might impair expectations. Exhibit 5 Unemployment rate development in time Source: Federal Labour Ministry 1 The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment shows the balance between positive and negative expectations regarding future economic activity in Germany within a timeframe of six months. The horizontal line indicates the historical mean of the indicator. German retail update - 28/11/2007 7
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