German Ifo Business Climate Improves in October

05:21 AM EDT, 10/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Germany's business climate index edged up to 90.2 points in October from 89.9 points in September, according to data from the ifo Institute published Monday. Analysts expected 90 points for the month. Meanwhile, the current situation index stood at 88.8 points, against the prior 89.5 points and the market forecast of 89.9 points. The expectations indicator rose to 91.6 points from 90.4 points earlier and the consensus estimate of 90 points.