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 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
Aug 2017
107.9
—
107.3
Jul 2017
107.3
—
106.8
Jun 2017
106.8
—
106.5
May 2017
106.5
—
105.2
Apr 2017
105.2
—
105.7
Mar 2017
105.7
—
104.2
Feb 2017
104.0
—
103.2
Jan 2017
103.2
—
105.6
Dec 2016
105.6
—
105.5
Nov 2016
105.5
—
105.9
Oct 2016
106.1
—
104.5
Sep 2016
104.5
—
100.1