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 2014
107.3
—
106.4
Mar 2014
106.4
—
108.3
Feb 2014
108.3
—
108.9
Jan 2014
108.9
—
107.4
Dec 2013
107.4
—
106.3
Nov 2013
106.4
—
103.6
Oct 2013
103.7
—
104.2
Sep 2013
104.2
—
103.3
Aug 2013
103.3
—
102.4
Jul 2013
102.4
—
102.5
Jun 2013
102.5
—
101.6
May 2013
101.6
—
101.6
Apr 2013
101.6
—
103.6
Mar 2013
103.6
—
104.6
Feb 2013
104.6
—
100.5
Jan 2013
100.6
—
97.9
Dec 2012
97.9
—
95.2
Nov 2012
95.2
—
93.2
Oct 2012
93.2
—
93.2
Sep 2012
93.2
—
94.2