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ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 25 August 2022

ifo Business Climate Index Sees a Minimal Decline (August 2022)

A bleak mood hangs over the German economy. The ifo Business Climate Index fell in August to 88.5 points, down from 88.7 points (seasonally adjusted) in July. Companies were somewhat less satisfied with their current business, and the strong pessimism of their outlook for the coming months is virtually unchanged. Uncertainty among the companies remains high, and the German economy as a whole is expected to shrink in the third quarter.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 25 July 2022

ifo Business Climate Index Falls Considerably (July 2022)

Sentiment in German business has cooled significantly. The ifo Business Climate Index fell to 88.6 points in July, down from 92.2 points (seasonally adjusted) in June, to reach its lowest value since June 2020. Companies are expecting business to become much more difficult in the coming months. They were also less satisfied with their current situation. Higher energy prices and the threat of a gas shortage are weighing on the economy. Germany is on the cusp of a recession. 

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 24 June 2022

ifo Business Climate Index Falls (June 2022)

Sentiment in German business has clouded over. The ifo Business Climate Index fell to 92.3 points in June, down from 93.0 points in May. Companies were somewhat less satisfied with their current business situation. Their expectations turned markedly more pessimistic. The threat of gas shortages is of great concern to the German economy.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 23 May 2022

ifo Business Climate Index Rises (May 2022)

Sentiment in the German economy has brightened. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 93.0 points in May, after 91.9 points in April. The companies were above all much more satisfied with their current business. In contrast, expectations barely changed, with companies remaining skeptical. The German economy has proven itself resilient in the face of inflation concerns, material bottlenecks, and the war in Ukraine. There are currently no observable signs of a recession. 

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 25 April 2022

ifo Business Climate Index Stabilizes (April 2022)

Sentiment in the German economy has stabilized at a low level. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 91.8 points in April, after 90.8 points in March. This was due primarily to less pessimism in companies’ expectations. Their assessments of the current situation are minimally better. After the initial shock of the Russian attack, the German economy has shown its resilience.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 25 March 2022

War in Ukraine Causes ifo Business Climate Index to Plummet (March 2022)

Sentiment in the German economy has collapsed. The ifo Business Climate Index nosedived to 90.8 points in March, down from 98.5 points in February. This was due to a record collapse in expectations of 13.3 points, which is even more than it fell at the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis in March 2020 (11.8 points). Businesses also assessed their current situation as worse, but the fall here was comparatively moderate (1.6 points). Companies in Germany are expecting tough times.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 22 February 2022

ifo Business Climate Index Rises Despite Ukraine Crisis (February 2022)

Sentiment in the German economy has improved appreciably. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 98.9 points in February, up from 96.0 points (seasonally adjusted) in January. Companies were more satisfied with their current business. There was a marked improvement in expectations. The German economy is betting on an end to the coronavirus crisis. However, the escalation of the crisis engulfing Ukraine remains a risk factor. 

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 25 January 2022

ifo Business Climate Recovers (January 2022)

Sentiment among German companies has brightened at the beginning of the year. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 95.7 points in January, up from 94.8 points in December. While companies’ assessments of the current situation were somewhat less positive, their expectations improved considerably. The German economy is starting the new year with a glimmer of hope.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 17 December 2021

Coronavirus Wave Weighs on ifo Business Climate (December 2021)

Sentiment at German companies has clouded over for Christmas. The deteriorating pandemic situation is hitting consumer-related service providers and retailers hard. The ifo Business Climate Index fell from 96.6 points  in November to 94.7 points in December. Companies assessed their current business situation as less positive. Pessimism regarding the first half of 2022 also increased. The German economy isn’t getting any presents this year.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 17 December 2021

Noël raté pour cause de Covid-19

Le moral des dirigeants d'entreprise allemands s'est assombri en cette période de fêtes de fin d'année. L'aggravation de la situation pandémique touche durement le commerce de détail ainsi que les prestataires de services proches du consommateur. L'indice correspondant du climat des affaires est passé de 96,6 points [1] en novembre à 94,7 points au mois de décembre. Les entreprises ont estimé que leur situation actuelle s'est dégradée et font état également d'un pessimisme accru à l'égard du premier semestre 2022. L'économie allemande devra se passer de cadeaux de Noël cette année.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 24 November 2021

Coronavirus and Bottlenecks Put a Damper on ifo Business Climate (November 2021)

Sentiment in the German economy has taken a downward turn. The ifo Business Climate Index fell from 97.7 points in October to 96.5 points in November. Companies were less satisfied with their current business situation, and expectations became more pessimistic. Supply bottlenecks and the fourth wave of the coronavirus are challenging German companies.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 25 October 2021

Supply Problems Weigh on ifo Business Climate (October 2021)

Sentiment in the German economy has clouded over. The ifo Business Climate Index fell from 98.9 points  in September to 97.7 points in October. Skepticism is increasingly evident in expectations. Companies’ assessments of their current situation are also less positive. Supply problems are giving businesses headaches. Capacity utilization in manufacturing is falling. Sand in the wheels of the German economy is hampering recovery.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 24 September 2021

Manufacturing Weighs on ifo Business Climate (September 2021)

Sentiment in the German economy has suffered another setback. The ifo Business Climate Index fell from 99.6 points in August  to 98.8 points in September. This is the third consecutive fall. Companies were less satisfied with their current business. They were also more skeptical about the coming months. Problems in the procurement of raw materials and intermediate products are putting the brakes on the German economy. Manufacturing is experiencing a bottleneck recession.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 25 August 2021

ifo Business Climate Index Has Dropped (August 2021)

The mood in the German economy has clouded over again. In August, the ifo Business Climate Index fell to 99.4 points, after 100.7 in July (seasonally adjusted). This decline was due mainly to significantly less optimism in companies’ expectations. Concerns are growing in the hospitality and tourism sectors in particular. By contrast, companies assessed their current situation as somewhat better than in the previous month. Supply bottlenecks for intermediate products in manufacturing and worries about rising infection numbers are putting a strain on the economy.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 26 July 2021

ifo Business Climate Index Declines (July 2021)

Sentiment in the German economy has clouded over. The ifo Business Climate Index for Germany fell to 100.8 points in July, down from 101.7 points in June (seasonally adjusted). Companies evaluated their current business situations as somewhat better, but their expectations for the coming months were significantly less optimistic. Supply bottlenecks and concerns over newly rising infection numbers are weighing on the German economy.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 24 June 2021

ifo Business Climate Index Rises Sharply (June 2021)

Sentiment among German managers has improved markedly once again. The ifo Business Climate Index rose from 99.2 points in May to 101.8 points in June. Companies assessed their current business situation as much better. Optimism regarding the second half of the year also grew. The German economy is shaking off the coronavirus crisis.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 25 May 2021

ifo Business Climate Index Rises Steeply (May 2021)

Sentiment among German managers has improved considerably. The ifo Business Climate Index rose from 96.6 points (seasonally adjusted) in April to 99.2 points in May. This is its highest value since May 2019. Companies were more satisfied with their current business situation. They are also more optimistic regarding the coming months. The German economy is picking up speed.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 26 April 2021

ifo Business Climate Index Rises Slightly (April 2021)

Sentiment among German managers has improved slightly. The ifo Business Climate Index rose from 96.6 points in March to 96.8 points in April. Companies once again raised their assessments of the current business situation. However, they were no longer quite so optimistic about the coming six months. Both the third wave of infections and bottlenecks in intermediate products are impeding Germany’s economic recovery.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 26 March 2021

ifo Business Climate Index Rises Notably (March 2021)

Sentiment among German managers has improved noticeably. The ifo Business Climate Index rose from 92.7 points (seasonally adjusted)  in February to 96.6 points in March. This is its highest value since June 2019. Companies were clearly more satisfied with their current business situation. Optimism about the coming months has also returned. Despite the rising rate of infections, the German economy is entering the spring with confidence.

ifo Business Climate Index for Germany — 22 February 2021

ifo Business Climate Index Rises (February 2021)

Sentiment among managers in Germany has improved noticeably. The ifo Business Climate Index rose from 90.3 points (seasonally adjusted)  in January to 92.4 points in February. Assessments of the current business situation were more positive. Moreover, pessimism regarding the coming months was markedly reduced. The German economy is proving robust despite the lockdown, especially thanks to strength in industry.