In February 2026, the balance value based on the ifo Business Climate in German industries was -14.7 points, which was an increase from the previous month. According to the ifo Institute, companies were more pessimistic about the coming months and were also less satisfied with current business. The index shown here covers the manufacturing, trade and construction sectors.
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ifo Institut. (February 24, 2026). ifo Business Climate balance value for the economy in Germany from February 2025 to February 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1279787/business-climate-balance-ifo-germany/
ifo Institut. "ifo Business Climate balance value for the economy in Germany from February 2025 to February 2026." Chart. February 24, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1279787/business-climate-balance-ifo-germany/
ifo Institut. (2026). ifo Business Climate balance value for the economy in Germany from February 2025 to February 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/1279787/business-climate-balance-ifo-germany/
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ifo Business Climate balance value for the economy in Germany from February 2025 to February 2026 [Graph], ifo Institut, February 24, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1279787/business-climate-balance-ifo-germany/
