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News — 19 April 2024

Economic experts from around the world expect inflation rates to decline in the years ahead. This is among the findings of the Economic Experts Survey. The inflation rate worldwide will reach 4.6% in 2024, then 4.4% next year, and 4.0% in 2027. In Germany, inflation for this year is expected to reach 3.1%, in Austria 4.2, and in Switzerland 1.8.

News — 18 April 2024

Companies in Germany have revised their investment plans for the current year downward. The ifo investment expectations fell to -0.1 points in March, down from +1.2 points in November. “Global demand for capital goods and intermediate goods remains weak and uncertainties persist regarding economic policy,” explains ifo-expert Lara Zarges.

News — 17 April 2024

Are we still innovative or have other countries long since left us behind? How do Germany and the EU compare internationally and what is needed for a successful innovation policy? Get to know more about these topics in the new issue of the ifo Schnelldienst 4/2024.

News — 17 April 2024

Uncertainty among the self-employed in Germany has increased in March. Thus, the business climate for this segment has deteriorated with the index falling to -15.6 points, down from -14.6 points in February. “Contrary to the situation in the other sectors of the economy, the self-employed are experiencing increasing doubt,” explains Katrin Demmelhuber.

News — 16 April 2024

The business climate in Germany’s chemical industry improved in March, with the index rising to -10.5 points, up from minus 15.5 points in February. Especially business expectations improved sharply to -2.9 points, up from minus 14.9 points in February.

EBDC Data Set – ifo Business Survey Trade
Data set of ifo's micro data.
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EBDC Data Set – ifo Business Survey Service
Data set of ifo's micro data.
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EBDC Data Set – ifo Business Survey Construction
Data set of ifo's micro data.
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EBDC Data Set – EBDC Business Investment Panel
Data set of EBDC Panel Data.
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EBDC Data Set – EBDC Business Expectations Panel
Data set of EBDC Panel Data.
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EBDC Data Set – ifo Business Survey Industry
Data set of ifo's micro data.
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News — 22 March 2024

Sentiment in German companies has improved noticeably. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 87.8 points in March, up from 85.7 points in February. In particular, companies’ expectations turned much less pessimistic. Assessments of the current business situation also improved. The German economy glimpses light on the horizon.

News — 6 March 2024

The ifo Institute has reduced its growth forecast for the current year to 0.2%, down from 0.7% in January and 0.9% in December. But for next year, it raised its growth estimate by 0.2 percentage points to 1.5%.

 

EBDC Data Set – ifo Business Survey Insurance
Data set of ifo's micro data.
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News — 18 December 2023

Sentiment in German business has clouded over. The ifo Business Climate Index fell to 86.4 points in December, down from 87.2 points (seasonally adjusted) in November. Companies were less satisfied with their current business. They were also more skeptical about the first half of 2024. As the year draws to a close, the German economy remains weak.

EBDC Data Set – ifo Business Survey Construction
Data set of ifo's micro data.
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EBDC Data Set – ifo Business Survey Service
Data set of ifo's micro data.
10.7805/ebdc-ibs-serv-2023a
EBDC Data Set – ifo Business Survey Trade
Data set of ifo's micro data.
10.7805/ebdc-ibs-tra-2023a
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