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 2012
94.2
—
95.6
Jul 2012
95.6
—
97.3
Jun 2012
97.2
—
100.9
May 2012
100.8
—
102.7
Apr 2012
102.7
—
102.7
Mar 2012
102.7
—
102.3
Feb 2012
102.4
—
100.9
Jan 2012
100.9
—
98.4
Dec 2011
98.6
—
97.3
Nov 2011
97.3
—
97.0
Oct 2011
97.0
—
98.0
Sep 2011
98.0
—
100.1
Aug 2011
100.1
—
105.0
Jul 2011
105.0
—
106.3
Jun 2011
106.3
—
107.4
May 2011
107.4
—
107.7
Apr 2011
107.7
—
106.5
Mar 2011
106.5
—
107.9
Feb 2011
107.9
—
107.8
Jan 2011
107.8
—
106.9