Berlin: Global inflation expectations have edged upward due to the impact of US tariff policies, according to a report released Wednesday by Germany's Ifo Institute. According to Anadolu Agency, a survey conducted by the institute with a total of 1,489 economic experts from 131 countries indicated that the annual inflation rate worldwide is projected to reach 4% this year, then 3.9% in 2026, and 3.8% in 2028. The report highlighted specific regional forecasts, noting that inflation in Germany is expected to reach 2.4% this year, in Austria 2.9%, and in Switzerland 0.9%. The institute emphasized that inflation expectations have notably risen in North America. Niklas Potrafke, a researcher at the institute, commented on the findings, stating, "Compared to the previous quarter, inflation expectations have risen slightly." He attributed the driving force behind these expectations to America's tariff policy, which has had a significant impact on many countries. In Germany, additional factors such as the new pub lic debt are also influencing these expectations.