Macroeconomic indicators of Germany

Macroeconomic indicators of Germany

IFO survey
It is an overview of the German research institute IFO. The Survey assesses the level of business activity in the country. The value of the indicator may vary from 80 to 120.Published monthly at 4:00 AM (EST).

Manufacturing orders
The indicator shows changes in the number of orders for the products of German enterprises. It represents the prospects for economic development. Published monthly at 6:00 AM (EST).

Industrial production
It shows the level of changes in industrial production in the country. The indicator takes into account the manufacturing and mining industry. Published monthly at 6:00 AM (EST)

Unemployment rate
The unemployment rate is the percent of able-bodied population who actively look for a job but cannot find it. Published monthly at 3:55 AM (EST).

Retail sales
The index shows the change in the volume of sales in the retail trade. It is an indicator of consumer spending and, therefore, as an indicator of consumer demand and consumer confidence it can serve as a key point for the foreign exchange market in reversal points of the business cycle. Published monthly at 2:00 AM (EST).

ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment is ascertained monthly. Up to 350 financial experts take part in the survey. The indicator reflects the difference between the share of analysts that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic for the expected economic development in Germany in six months. Published monthly at 6:00 AM (EST)