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
84.1
Forecast
—
Previous
83.9
Next release
Actual
Coming in 21 days
Forecast
83.6
Previous
84.1
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
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
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