The Ifo Business Climate Index reflects the current economic situation and forecasts for the next six months from the point of view of German companies. The indicator is compiled based on a survey of more than seven thousand companies. A higher than expected reading is seen as favorable for the euro quotes, while lower readings are seen as negative.
Ifo Germany Business Climate
Last release
Actual
85.6
Forecast
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Previous
85.0
Next release
Actual
Coming in 21 days
Forecast
84.7
Previous
85.6
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Feb 2013
107.4
—
104.2
Jan 2013
104.3
—
102.4
Dec 2012
102.4
—
101.4
Nov 2012
101.4
—
100.0
Oct 2012
100.0
—
101.4
Sep 2012
101.4
—
102.3
Aug 2012
102.3
—
103.3
Jul 2012
103.2
—
105.3
Jun 2012
105.2
—
106.9
May 2012
106.9
—
109.9
Apr 2012
109.9
—
109.8
Mar 2012
109.8
—
109.6
Feb 2012
109.7
—
108.3
Jan 2012
108.3
—
107.2
Dec 2011
107.3
—
106.6
Nov 2011
106.6
—
106.4
Oct 2011
106.4
—
107.5
Sep 2011
107.4
—
108.7
Aug 2011
108.7
—
112.9
Jul 2011
112.9
—
114.5