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
84.1
Forecast
—
Previous
83.9
Next release
Actual
Coming in 21 days
Forecast
83.6
Previous
84.1
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
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
Dec 2009
98.8
—
98.9
Nov 2009
98.8
—
96.8