The Ifo Business Expectations Index reflects forecasts of German companies regarding the country's economic development for the next six months. This indicator is part of the Ifo Business Climate Index. A higher than expected reading is seen as favorable for the euro quotes, while lower readings are seen as negative.
Ifo Germany Business Expectations
Last release
Actual
89.1
Forecast
83.6
Previous
86.8
Next release
Actual
Coming in 3 days
Forecast
91.2
Previous
89.1
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Aug 2011
100.1
—
105.0
Jul 2011
105.0
—
106.3
Jun 2011
106.3
—
107.4
May 2011
107.4
—
107.7
Apr 2011
107.7
—
106.5
Mar 2011
106.5
—
107.9
Feb 2011
107.9
—
107.8
Jan 2011
107.8
—
106.9
Dec 2010
106.8
—
106.3
Nov 2010
106.4
—
105.1
Oct 2010
105.2
—
103.9
Sep 2010
104.0
—
105.2
Aug 2010
105.2
—
105.5
Jul 2010
105.6
—
102.4
Jun 2010
102.5
—
103.7
May 2010
103.6
—
104.0
Apr 2010
104.1
—
101.9
Mar 2010
102.0
—
100.9
Feb 2010
101.0
—
100.6
Jan 2010
100.6
—
99.1