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Ifo's business climate index, based on a monthly survey of 7,000 firms, dropped to 107.4 in June from 108.5 in May

German business morale weakens in June

German business morale weakened for a second month in a row in June, suggesting concerns about the Greek debt crisis are hitting the mood in corporate boardrooms across Europe's largest economy.

Business • 24 Jun 15

Germany's Ifo institute expects the economy to expand by 1.9% this year from a previous forecast of 1.5%

Ifo ups 2015 growth forecast for Germany to 1.9%

Germany's Ifo institute has revised up its expectations for growth in Europe's largest economy this year due to strong private consumption supported by record-low unemployment.

Business • 17 Jun 15

The Ifo institute's business climate index inched slightly higher to 106.8 this month from 106.7 points in January

German business confidence inches higher - Ifo

German business confidence rose to its highest level in seven months in February, the Ifo economic institute said today.

Business • 23 Feb 15

Germany's Ifo index rose to 104.7 points in November from 103.2 points in October

German business confidence stabilises in November

Business confidence in Germany appears to be stabilising after long months of decline, with the Ifo business climate index rising in November for the first time since April.

Business • 24 Nov 14

Ifo think-tank's business climate index fell to 103.2 in October from 104.7 in September

German business mood weakens to near 2 year low

German business sentiment darkened in October for a sixth month in a row, hitting its lowest level in almost two years.

Business • 28 Oct 14

Ifo economic institute's closely watched business climate index fell to 109.7 points in June from 110.4 points in May

German business confidence index Ifo falls in June

The German Ifo business confidence fell in June, as companies fret about the impact on their business from the crises in Ukraine and Iraq.

Business • 24 Jun 14

German GDP expanded by 0.8% in the three months from January to March

German economy to slow after strong Q1 growth

Germany's economy grew at its fastest rate in three years in the first quarter, driven by domestic factors.

Business • 23 May 14

Crisis in Crimea hitting business sentiment in Germany

Crimea crisis hits German business confidence

The German Ifo business confidence fell for the first time for five months in March, as the Crimea crisis hurts sentiment in Europe's biggest economy.

Business • 25 Mar 14

The Ifo economic institute's closely watched business climate index climbed to 111.3 points in February

German business confidence index rising

German business confidence rose for the fourth month in a row in February, data showed today.

Business • 24 Feb 14

Domestic demand was the main German growth driver, rising 0.7% in the third quarter

Germany's business morale surges

German business morale rose far more than forecast in November, reaching its highest level since April 2012.

Business • 22 Nov 13

German Ifo index inches higher to 107.7 in September from 107.6 in August

German business confidence rises again

German business confidence increased for a fifth month in September amid signs the economic recovery is continuing in the euro area.

Business • 24 Sep 13

Ifo think tank's business climate index rose to a better-than-forecast 107.5 in August

German business sentiment at 16 month high

German business morale rose to the highest level in over a year in August, the latest Ifo index shows.

Business • 27 Aug 13

German Ifo index moves marginally higher in June

German business sentiment ticks higher

Germany's Ifo index of business sentiment rose slightly in June, suggesting a gradual economic recovery.

Business • 24 Jun 13

German economy grew by 0.1% in first three months of the year, data confirms

German business confidence sees unexpected rise

German business confidence rebounded this month in an unexpectedly strong showing that sends a hopeful signal for more robust growth in Europe's biggest economy.

Business • 24 May 13