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
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
Aug 2016
100.1
—
102.1
Jul 2016
102.2
—
103.1
Jun 2016
103.1
—
101.6
May 2016
101.6
—
100.5
Apr 2016
100.4
—
100.0
Mar 2016
100.0
—
98.9
Feb 2016
98.8
—
102.3
Jan 2016
102.4
—
104.6