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
Apr 2019
95.2
94.7
95.6
Mar 2019
95.6
94.0
94.0
Feb 2019
93.8
95.7
94.3
Jan 2019
94.2
98.0
97.3
Dec 2018
97.3
99.3
98.7
Nov 2018
98.7
100.4
99.7
Oct 2018
99.8
—
100.9
Sep 2018
101.0
—
101.2
Aug 2018
101.2
—
98.2
Jul 2018
98.2
—
98.6
Jun 2018
98.6
—
98.6
May 2018
98.5
—
98.7
Apr 2018
98.7
—
101.0
Mar 2018
104.4
—
105.4
Feb 2018
105.4
—
108.3
Jan 2018
108.4
—
109.4
Dec 2017
109.5
—
111.0
Nov 2017
111.0
—
109.2
Oct 2017
109.1
—
107.5
Sep 2017
107.4
—
107.8