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
17 Dec 2025 09:30 GMT
Actual
89.7
Forecast
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Previous
90.5
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
24 Apr 2009
Apr 2009
84.1
—
81.1
25 Mar 2009
Mar 2009
81.8
—
80.9
24 Feb 2009
Feb 2009
81.1
—
79.5
27 Jan 2009
Jan 2009
79.3
—
76.8
18 Dec 2008
Dec 2008
76.8
—
77.6
24 Nov 2008
Nov 2008
77.6
—
81.4
27 Oct 2008
Oct 2008
81.4
—
86.5
24 Sept 2008
Sep 2008
86.5
—
87.0
26 Aug 2008
Aug 2008
87.0
—
90.0
24 Jul 2008
Jul 2008
90.0
—
94.7
23 Jun 2008
Jun 2008
94.7
—
97.3
21 May 2008
May 2008
97.3
—
96.8
24 Apr 2008
Apr 2008
96.8
—
98.4
26 Mar 2008
Mar 2008
98.4
—
98.2
21 Feb 2008
Feb 2008
98.2
—
99.0
24 Jan 2008
Jan 2008
99.0
—
98.2
19 Dec 2007
Dec 2007
98.2
—
98.3
27 Nov 2007
Nov 2007
98.3
—
98.6
25 Oct 2007
Oct 2007
98.6
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