German business sentiment worsens in May German business morale fell further than expected in May due mainly to a sharp decline in future expectations, another sign that Europe's largest economy is … Business • 24 May
German business morale brightens further in January German business morale brightened in January as Europe's largest economy started the new year with easing inflation and an improved outlook, a survey said today. Business • 25 Jan
German business morale up more than expected - Ifo German business morale rose more than expected in December as Europe's largest economy approached the end of the year with an improved outlook despite the … Business • 19 Dec 22
German business sentiment hits lowest level since 2020 The German economy is heading for recession, the Ifo institute said today, reporting a stronger than forecast plunge in business morale across all sectors as … Business • 26 Sep 22
German business morale rises on buoyant services sector German business morale rose unexpectedly in May thanks to a pick up in the services sector in Europe's largest economy that helped offset the impact … Business • 23 May 22
War in Ukraine causes German business morale to weaken German business morale plummeted in March as companies worried about rising energy prices, driver shortages and the stability of supply chains in the wake of … Business • 25 Mar 22
German business confidence rises in February The German business climate improved again in February, survey data published today showed, despite the aggravation of the crisis in Ukraine and persistent supply chain … Business • 22 Feb 22
German business morale brightens in January German business morale improved in January for the first time in seven months as easing supply bottlenecks helped to lift factory output in Europe's largest … Business • 25 Jan 22
German growth to be slower than expected in 2022 - Ifo The growth of the German economy is set to be slower than expected next year due to disrupted supply chains and a new wave of … Business • 14 Dec 21
Germany's Ifo institute cuts GDP growth forecast Germany's Ifo economic institute said today it had cut its growth forecast for Europe's largest economy for this year as supply chain disruptions and scarcity … Business • 22 Sep 21
German business morale falls on rising Covid cases German business morale fell for the second month running in August, as supply bottlenecks and rising Covid-19 cases drove companies to take a dimmer view … Business • 25 Aug 21
Shortages, virus fears dampen German optimism - Ifo German business morale fell unexpectedly in July on continuing supply chain worries and amid rising coronavirus infections, a survey showed today. Business • 26 Jul 21
German business morale up as economy shakes off Covid German business morale rose by more than expected in June as companies' assessment of current conditions improved and their optimism increased about the second half … Business • 24 Jun 21
German business morale improves less than expected German business morale improved by less than expected in April as a third wave of Covid-19 infections and supply problems with components in the industrial … Business • 26 Apr 21
Demand for German goods pushes business morale higher German business morale hit its highest level in almost two years in March as rising demand for manufactured goods kept factories in Europe's largest economy … Business • 26 Mar 21
German business morale at 6-month low on virus woes German business morale slumped to a six-month low in January as a second wave of Covid-19 has brought to a halt a recovery in Europe's … Business • 25 Jan 21
German business morale rises unexpectedly in December German business morale rose unexpectedly in December despite Europe's biggest economy going into a strict lockdown to contain a second wave of coronavirus infections, a … Business • 18 Dec 20
Modest rise in German industry signals slow recovery German industrial output rose far less than expected in July, suggesting Europe's largest economy faces a slow return to production levels that preceded the crisis … Business • 07 Sep 20
German business morale posts strongest ever rise German business morale posted its strongest rise in June since records began as business in Europe's largest economy "sees light at the end of the … Business • 24 Jun 20
German business morale plummets to record low German business morale crashed in April in its most dramatic fall on record and hit its lowest reading since reunification as the coronavirus crisis takes … Business • 24 Apr 20
Germany's Ifo index posts biggest fall since 1991 German industry output rose by 0.3% in February, beating expectations, new figures show today. Business • 07 Apr 20
German economy could shrink by as much as 20% - Ifo German business morale tumbled in March to its lowest level since 2009, a survey showed today, with an Ifo institute economist saying Europe's largest economy … Business • 25 Mar 20
German business morale inches up despite virus fears Confidence among German business leaders nudged slightly higher in February, a closely watched survey said today, as bosses appeared to shrug off fears about the … Business • 24 Feb 20
German business confidence erodes in January Confidence among business leaders in Germany inched back slightly in January, a closely-watched survey showed today, as expectations for the coming months clouded over. Business • 27 Jan 20
German business confidence inches up in September Confidence among German business leaders nudged slightly higher in September, a survey showed today, but expectations for the coming months darkened further. Business • 24 Sep 19