Tag: Ifo
ifo survey: Economists disagree on budget and debt brake
As of: December 8th, 2023 1:38 p.m Dealing with the federal budget and the debt brake also divides German economists. While some are in favor of spending cuts, others are…
Ifo Institute: German industry’s export expectations are brightening – Economy
The mood in the German export industry improved for the second month in a row in November. The index for export expectations rose to minus 3.8 points, from minus 6.3…
Can a recession in Germany still be averted?
As of: November 24, 2023 3:09 p.m The business climate in Germany has brightened somewhat. But the budget crisis is causing uncertainty as to what will happen next with the…
Ifo Index: Business climate in Germany is getting slightly better – Economy
The mood in the executive suites of German business brightened again in November. The Ifo business climate rose by 0.4 points to 87.3 points compared to the previous month, as…
ifo: Majority fears unequal educational opportunities due to digitalization
As of: November 20, 2023 11:03 a.m According to an ifo survey, a majority of Germans believe that digitalization could exacerbate inequalities in the education system. Overall, awareness of the…
ifo: Material shortages in German industry have eased significantly
As of: November 13, 2023 10:24 a.m The shortage of materials in German industry is noticeably decreasing, according to the results of a survey by the Ifo Institute. The situation…
According to the ifo study, falling working hours are increasing the shortage of skilled workers
As of: November 8th, 2023 6:47 p.m The labor shortage in Germany is acute. The main reason is demographic developments. But the problem is exacerbated by declining individual working hours,…
State aid for Siemens Energy: Criticism from Ifo President Clemens Fuest – Economy
Ifo President Clemens Fuest criticizes the possible state aid for Siemens Energy. “There is no convincing justification for the state to support Siemens Energy financially or with guarantees,” said the…
Ifo index: mood in the economy improves – Economy
The Ifo business climate increased by 1.1 points to 86.9 points in October compared to the previous month, as the Ifo Institute announced on Wednesday in Munich. This means that…
The ifo business climate index for October rose surprisingly
As of: October 25, 2023 11:22 a.m After five declines, the ifo business climate index for October has now risen again. German companies are assessing the prospects better again. However,…