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German business climate index rises to 86.9 in October 2023

27 Oct '23
1 min read
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Pic: Adobe Stock/MasterSergeant

Insights

  • In October 2023, the business climate index for Germany improved, rising to 86.9 points from 85.8 points in September.
  • Companies expressed more satisfaction with their current business and showed less pessimism about future prospects.
  • In the manufacturing sector, a slight rise in the business climate index was observed, attributed to reduced scepticism.
Sentiment in the German economy has improved. The business climate index for the country rose to 86.9 points in October 2023, up from 85.8 points (seasonally adjusted) in September. Companies are somewhat more satisfied with their current business. In addition, managers were less pessimistic in their view of the coming months.

In manufacturing, the business climate index rose slightly. This was due to less scepticism in companies’ expectations. However, they once again assessed their current situation as worse, and the order situation remains difficult, ifo Institute said in a press release.

In trade, the index fell. Businesses revised their assessments of the current situation downward and are also more pessimistic regarding the coming months. This development was driven primarily by the wholesale segment.

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