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
89.7
Forecast
—
Previous
90.5
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
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
Dec 2009
98.8
—
98.9
Nov 2009
98.8
—
96.8
Oct 2009
96.9
—
95.7
Sep 2009
96.0
—
95.0
Aug 2009
95.3
—
90.4
Jul 2009
90.7
—
89.5
Jun 2009
89.9
—
85.9
May 2009
86.1
—
83.9