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 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
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