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ifo Employment Barometer Falls (February 2023)
The willingness among companies in Germany to hire new staff has decreased somewhat. In February, the ifo Employment Barometer fell to 99.4 points, down from 100.1 points in January. In view of the shortage of skilled workers, however, it is to be expected that companies in many industries will continue to look for employees.
ifo Export Expectations Fall Slightly (February 2023)
Sentiment among German exporters has worsened somewhat. In February, the ifo Export Expectations slipped to 3.8 points, down from 4.1 points in January. Weak global demand is currently dampening hopes for German exports.
ifo Business Climate Index Rises (February 2023)
Sentiment has improved among German business leaders. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 91.1 points in February, up from 90.1 points in January. Expectations in particular were brighter. However, assessments of the current situation were slightly less good. The German economy is gradually working its way out of a period of weakness.
Kerstin Burghaus
Economist
Economic Experts Survey: Global Pessimistic Growth Expectations for 2023 Brighten by 2026 – Except in Europe (Q4 2022)
Do economic experts around the world expect a recession in 2023? And what are the long-term expectations for economic development? This round of the Economic Expert Survey (EES) conducted by the ifo Institute and the Swiss Economic Policy Institute examines economists’ expectations for economic growth at the global level.
ifo Business Climate Saxony Remains at Previous Month’s Level (January 2023)
The ifo Business Climate Index Saxony fell marginally in January. The barometer of business sentiment in Saxony’s economy slipped from 93.7 points in December to 93.6 points in January. While companies in Saxony were slightly less satisfied with their current business situation than in the previous month, they raised their expectations slightly.
Daria Schaller
Specialist
Felicitas Koch
Junior Economist and Doctoral Student
ifo Business Climate Eastern Germany: Sentiment Improves Further (January 2023)
Sentiment among companies in eastern Germany improved marginally in January. The ifo Business Climate Index for the entire regional economy rose to 92.6 points, up from 92.0 points in December. The companies surveyed lowered their assessments of the current situation slightly, while their outlook for the next six months improved a little.
ifo Employment Barometer Rises (January 2023)
The willingness among companies in Germany to hire new staff has increased. The ifo Employment Barometer rose to 100.2 points in January, up from 99.6 points in December. As pessimism wanes in the German economy, the labor market is following suit.
ifo Export Expectations Rise (January 2023)
Sentiment among German exporters has become brighter. The ifo Export Expectations rose to plus 4.3 points in January, up from plus 2.0 points in December. German exporters are hoping for new momentum at the beginning of the year.
ifo Business Climate Index Rises (January 2023)
Sentiment in the German economy has brightened. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 90.2 points in January, up from 88.6 points in December. This is due to considerably less pessimistic expectations. Companies were, however, somewhat less satisfied with their current situation. The German economy is starting the new year with more confidence.
Rebecca Seitz
Graphic Designer
ifo Business Climate Saxony: Sentiment Improves Further (December 2022)
The ifo Business Climate Index Saxony rose considerably in December. The barometer of business sentiment in Saxony’s economy leaped from 91.8 points in November to 93.8 points. Assessments of the current business situation increased slightly and assessments of business expectations increased noticeably.
ifo Business Climate Eastern Germany: Sentiment Improves Further (December 2022)
Sentiment among companies in eastern Germany once again improved strongly in December. The ifo Business Climate Index for the entire regional economy rose to 92.0 points, up from 89.4 points in November. The companies surveyed raised their overall assessments of the current situation perceptibly, while their outlook for the next six months improved considerably. The economy is on an upward trend.
Economic Experts Survey: Inflation Expectations Peak, Level Remains High (Q4 2022)
How are economists’ expectations for future price developments developing worldwide? Are the central banks’ major interest rate hikes having an impact and can we observe a decline in inflation expectations? The current wave of the Economic Expert Survey (EES) conducted by the ifo Institute and the Swiss Economic Policy Institute examines economists’ inflation expectations at the global level. The result: high inflation rates are still expected worldwide. However, inflation expectations have fallen somewhat compared with expectations in the previous quarter.
Dr. Raphael Brade
Economist
Economic Experts Survey: Europe Less Well Equipped to Meet Future Economic Policy Challenges (Q4 2022)
In Q4 2022, Europe, South America, and Northern and Central Africa, in particular, are rated significantly more negatively in terms of their ability to cope with economic policy challenges in the future. This picture can also be observed in the assessment of the performance of governments in these regions. This contrasts with North and Central America, large parts of Asia, and Eastern and Western Africa, where both economic
Personnel and Salary Developments in 2023 and Feedback Culture in Companies (4th Quarter 2022)
In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Randstad ifo Personnel Manager Survey covered wage developments in 2023 and special payments in the form of the inflation compensation bonus. This bonus is part of the German government’s third relief package, which is intended to offer citizens relief in times of high energy prices and inflation rates. The bonus is tax-free up to an amount of EUR 3,000 until the end of 2024. Other topics included personnel development in 2023 and the feedback culture in companies.
ifo Employment Barometer Sees a Minimal Decline (December 2022)
The willingness among companies in Germany to hire new staff has dipped slightly. The ifo Employment Barometer reached 99.5 points in December, down from 99.6 points in November. Nevertheless, the employment outlook for the first quarter of 2023 is positive, driven primarily by service providers. Personnel service providers are also optimistic about the coming months.
