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
Apr 2008
96.8
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98.4
Mar 2008
98.4
—
98.2
Feb 2008
98.2
—
99.0
Jan 2008
99.0
—
98.2
Dec 2007
98.2
—
98.3
Nov 2007
98.3
—
98.6
Oct 2007
98.6
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