German business confidence rises

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Series Details 27.2.08
Publication Date 27/02/2008
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The Ifo Business Climate Index for industry and trade in Germany rose slightly in February 2008. The companies have assessed their current situation even more positively than in January. The outlook for the coming six months has worsened somewhat, however. On the whole, the economic situation of German industry and trade is robust, but the expectations continue to point to a cyclical weakening.

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IFO Institute: Business Climate Index http://www.cesifo-group.de/portal/page/portal/ifoHome/a-winfo/d1index/10indexgsk
Deutsche Welle, 26.2.08: German Budget in the Black for First Time Since 1990 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3149475,00.html

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