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
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
Apr 2009
84.1
—
81.1
Mar 2009
81.8
—
80.9
Feb 2009
81.1
—
79.5
Jan 2009
79.3
—
76.8
Dec 2008
76.8
—
77.6
Nov 2008
77.6
—
81.4
Oct 2008
81.4
—
86.5
Sep 2008
86.5
—
87.0
Aug 2008
87.0
—
90.0
Jul 2008
90.0
—
94.7
Jun 2008
94.7
—
97.3
May 2008
97.3
—
96.8
Apr 2008
96.8
—
98.4
Mar 2008
98.4
—
98.2