ifo Media Center
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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 Saxony Falls Again (October 2021)
The ifo Business Climate Index Saxony fell again slightly in October. The barometer of business sentiment in Saxony’s economy slipped from 101.8 to 101.1 points. This was driven by a substantial drop in companies’ business expectations. The survey participants’ assessments of their current situation improved a little.
ifo Business Climate in Eastern Germany Declines Sharply (October 2021)
Sentiment among companies in eastern Germany fell sharply in October. The ifo Business Climate Index for the entire regional economy fell to 98.6 points, down from 101.1 points in September. Participating companies reported a slight decline in their assessments of the current situation. At the same time, their expectations tumbled compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, companies are once again taking a pessimistic view of their future.
ifo Employment Barometer Falls Slightly (October 2021)
The German economy has lost a little of its willingness to hire. The ifo Employment Barometer fell to 103.6 points in October, down from 104.3 points in September. Nevertheless, the labor market continues to recover.
ifo Export Expectations Fall (October 2021)
Sentiment in the German export industry has taken a significant hit. In October, the ifo Export Expectations fell to 13.0 points, down from 20.5 points in September. This is its lowest value since February 2021. Supply problems in intermediate products are now having an impact on manufacturing exports.
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.
Lara Zarges
Junior Economist and Doctoral Student
Albert Landsberger
Junior Economist and Doctoral Student
Timo Wochner
Junior Economist and Doctoral Student
Joint Economic Forecast Autumn 2021: Crisis Is Gradually Being Overcome – Align Action with Lower Growth
The leading economic research institutes expect gross domestic product to increase by 2.4 percent in the current year and by 4.8 percent in 2022.
Training during the Covid-19 Pandemic − Obstacles for Businesses and Apprentices (3rd Quarter 2021)
Widely admired around the globe, the dual education system in Germany provides a key to the world of work. However, the coronavirus crisis greatly hampered school-based and on-the-job learning. Working from home and home schooling became the norm. How companies and apprentices dealt with this situation is illuminated by the special questions for the third quarter.
Gerome Wolf
Junior Economist and Doctoral Student
ifo Business Climate Saxony Falls (September 2021)
The ifo Business Climate Index Saxony fell a little in September. The barometer of business sentiment in Saxony’s economy declined from 102.7 to 101.8 points, primarily as a result of a sharp deterioration in assessments of the current business situation. Business expectations for the coming six months rose marginally in September.
ifo Business Climate Index for Eastern Germany Slips Slightly (September 2021)
Sentiment among companies in eastern Germany cooled a bit in September. The ifo Business Climate Index for the entire regional economy slipped to 101.1 points from 101.4 points in August. Compared to the previous month, companies’ assessments of the current situation declined somewhat, even as their expectations rose slightly.
ifo Employment Barometer Rises (September 2021)
German companies are hiring more and more new employees. The ifo Employment Barometer climbed to 104.3 points in September after measuring 103.6 points in August. This is its highest value since October 2018. The progressive easing of restrictions in many industries is fueling steady growth in employment.
Stella Canessa
Junior Economist and Doctoral Student
Pia Heckl, Ph.D.
Economist
ifo Export Expectations Rise (September 2021)
Sentiment in the German export industry has improved. In September, the ifo Export Expectations rose to 21.0 points from 17.0 points in August. German industrial exports are proving surprisingly resilient in the face of the procurement crisis for raw materials and intermediate products.
Friederike Fourné
Junior Economist and Doctoral Student
Justyna Klejdysz
Junior Economist and Doctoral Student
