ifo Survey (www.materialfluss.de)
Industry is once again facing material shortages more frequently
According to the ifo Institute, material shortages in the industrial sector worsened in June. The chemical, electronics, and electrical industries have been particularly hard hit.
read more...ifo Survey (www.computer-automation.de)
Industry is once again facing more frequent material shortages
According to the ifo Institute, material shortages in the industrial sector worsened in June. The chemical, electronics, and electrical industries have been particularly hard hit.
read more...ifo Survey (www.industrial-production.de)
Industry is once again facing more frequent material shortages
According to the ifo Institute, material shortages in the industrial sector worsened in June. The chemical, electronics, and electrical industries have been particularly hard hit.
read more...The Economy in Germany (www.polyformnext.de)
ifo Index Signals Stabilization at a Low Level
Sentiment in the German economy improved slightly in June 2026: The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 85.6 points, driven by somewhat more positive assessments of current conditions and less pessimistic expectations. Despite a cautious stabilization in several sectors, however, the economy remains fragile and well below its long-term average.
read more...ifo Institute lowers growth forecast (www.polyformnext.de)
Middle East war slows down German economy
The ifo Institute has revised its growth forecast for Germany downwards due to the Middle East war and possible increases in energy prices. Nevertheless, the economic recovery is likely to continue - supported by additional government spending on infrastructure, climate neutrality and defense.
read more...ifo Institute/EconPol Europe (www.polyformnext.de)
Europe is increasingly losing touch in chip research
The research and development of semiconductor technologies is increasingly taking place outside Europe, particularly in Asia. This is shown by evaluations of semiconductor patents by EconPol Europe.
read more...ifo Institute/EconPol Europe (www.industrial-production.de)
Europe is increasingly losing touch in chip research
The research and development of semiconductor technologies is increasingly taking place outside Europe, particularly in Asia. This is shown by evaluations of semiconductor patents by EconPol Europe.
read more...Current ifo survey (www.polyformnext.de)
Less material shortages in the industry?
According to the latest ifo survey, the supply of primary products to industry has eased. The automotive industry in particular is reporting significantly fewer material bottlenecks.
read more...Ifo study on AI in the workplace (www.polyformnext.de)
Only one in five employees uses AI regularly
The Ifo Institute has presented new findings on AI use in the workplace: Only 20 percent of employees regularly use AI on the job. The use is often self-initiated, while company-introduced AI is associated with higher usage and productivity gains.
read more...Growth with risks (www.industrial-production.de)
German economy recovers only on shaky legs
The German economy is picking up speed again after a long period of stagnation, driven primarily by the domestic economy and an expansive financial policy, predicts the Joint Economic Forecast Project Group in its fall report. However, without reforms, the recovery will remain fragile.
read more...Growth with risks (www.polyformnext.de)
German economy recovers only on shaky legs
The German economy is picking up speed again after a long period of stagnation, driven primarily by the domestic economy and an expansive financial policy, predicts the Joint Economic Forecast Project Group in its fall report. However, without reforms, the recovery will remain fragile.
read more...Ifo survey (www.industrial-production.de)
Industry continues to lose competitiveness
German industry continues to lose ground: according to the Ifo survey, one in four companies reports declining competitiveness outside the EU - particularly in mechanical engineering. Even within Europe, there has been no turnaround.
read more...Ifo survey (www.polyformnext.de)
Industry continues to lose competitiveness
German industry continues to lose ground: according to the Ifo survey, one in four companies reports declining competitiveness outside the EU - particularly in mechanical engineering. Even within Europe, there has been no turnaround.
read more...Ifo Institute (www.polyformnext.de)
Trump tariffs: industry turns its back on the USA
According to the Ifo Institute, a third of German industrial companies expect the US market to become less important as a result of US tariffs, which are already having a noticeable impact on investments and trade strategies. Export-oriented sectors in particular are increasingly looking to alternative markets such as the EU and India.
read more...Between new beginnings and uncertainty (www.industrial-production.de)
Ifo business climate rises - exports remain problem child
The German economy appears to be slowly regaining its footing. In June, the Ifo Business Climate Index rose from 87.5 to 88.4 points. A small but important signal: companies are looking to the future with a little more confidence overall - even if the situation is still tense in many places.
read more...Between new beginnings and uncertainty (www.polyformnext.de)
Ifo business climate rises - exports remain problem child
The German economy appears to be slowly regaining its footing. In June, the Ifo Business Climate Index rose from 87.5 to 88.4 points. A small but important signal: companies are looking to the future with a little more confidence overall - even if the situation is still tense in many places.
read more...German economy (www.industrial-production.de)
Companies are increasingly relying on AI
The German economy continues to drive forward the use of artificial intelligence. Currently, 40.9% of companies use AI in their business processes. This is a significant increase on the previous year's figure of 27%. A further 18.9% are planning to launch AI in the coming months.
read more...German economy (www.polyformnext.de)
Companies are increasingly relying on AI
The German economy continues to drive forward the use of artificial intelligence. Currently, 40.9% of companies use AI in their business processes. This is a significant increase on the previous year's figure of 27%. A further 18.9% are planning to launch AI in the coming months.
read more...Economic forecast (www.industrial-production.de)
Ifo Institute raises growth forecast
The Ifo Institute has revised its economic forecast for Germany upwards. The German economy is expected to grow by 0.3% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026. Compared to the spring forecast, the growth rates have been raised by 0.1 and 0.7 percentage points respectively.
read more...Economic forecast (www.polyformnext.de)
Ifo Institute raises growth forecast
The Ifo Institute has revised its economic forecast for Germany upwards. The German economy is expected to grow by 0.3% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026. Compared to the spring forecast, the growth rates have been raised by 0.1 and 0.7 percentage points respectively.
read more...Ifo Institute (www.industrial-production.de)
US tariffs dampen mood in the automotive industry
More orders would actually be a reason for the German automotive industry to be happy - if it weren't for the US tariffs on cars and car parts, which are currently putting companies in a bad mood.
read more...Ifo Institute (www.polyformnext.de)
US tariffs dampen mood in the automotive industry
More orders would actually be a reason for the German automotive industry to be happy - if it weren't for the US tariffs on cars and car parts, which are currently putting companies in a bad mood.
read more...Economic forecast (www.polyformnext.de)
OECD again significantly lowers forecast for German economy
The German economy is falling short of expectations and is set to record the lowest growth rate among the major economies next year at 0.4%. The OECD and the Ifo Institute warn of the effects of trade conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties.
read more...Falling demand for skilled workers (www.polyformnext.de)
ifo Institute: Economic downturn eases shortage of skilled workers
There are still many vacancies for skilled workers in Germany that cannot be filled. This is no longer quite so noticeable.
read more...Ifo survey (www.industrial-production.de)
Sentiment in the automotive industry sinks to a new low
The German automotive industry is in crisis: the Ifo Institute's business climate index fell to a new low in January, burdened by Chinese competition, US tariff threats and difficult market conditions. Experts are warning of a serious threat to competitiveness.
read more...Ifo survey (www.polyformnext.de)
Sentiment in the automotive industry sinks to a new low
The German automotive industry is in crisis: the Ifo Institute's business climate index fell to a new low in January, burdened by Chinese competition, US tariff threats and difficult market conditions. Experts are warning of a serious threat to competitiveness.
read more...Survey by the Ifo Institute (www.materialfluss.de)
Companies plan more short-time work and job cuts
The crisis is increasingly hitting the labor market. According to an Ifo survey, an important part of the German economy in particular is increasingly planning to cut jobs, while short-time working is on the rise.
read more...Survey by the Ifo Institute (www.industrial-production.de)
Companies plan more short-time work and job cuts
The crisis is increasingly hitting the labor market. According to an Ifo survey, an important part of the German economy in particular is increasingly planning to cut jobs, while short-time working is on the rise.
read more...Survey by the Ifo Institute (www.polyformnext.de)
Companies plan more short-time work and job cuts
The crisis is increasingly hitting the labor market. According to an Ifo survey, an important part of the German economy in particular is increasingly planning to cut jobs, while short-time working is on the rise.
read more...Ifo survey (www.industrial-production.de)
German companies' existential fears on the rise again
According to an Ifo survey, almost one in fourteen companies now believes its existence is under threat. This is significantly more than recently - but the figures have been much higher.
read more...Ifo survey (www.materialfluss.de)
German companies' existential fears on the rise again
According to an Ifo survey, almost one in fourteen companies now sees its existence threatened. This is significantly more than recently - but the figures have already been much higher.
read more...Ifo survey (www.polyformnext.de)
German companies' existential fears on the rise again
According to an Ifo survey, almost one in fourteen companies now believes its existence is under threat. This is significantly more than recently - but the figures have already been much higher.
read more...Ifo survey (www.materialfluss.de)
Ifo: Lack of orders rises to highest level since 2009
The German economy is suffering more and more from a lack of orders. A regular survey shows worse figures than during the coronavirus crisis.
read more...Ifo survey (www.industrial-production.de)
Ifo: Lack of orders rises to highest level since 2009
The German economy is suffering more and more from a lack of orders. A regular survey shows worse figures than during the coronavirus crisis.
read more...Ifo survey (www.polyformnext.de)
Ifo: Order shortage rises to highest level since 2009
The German economy is suffering more and more from a lack of orders. A regular survey shows worse figures than during the coronavirus crisis.
read more...Growth forecast of the ifo Institute (www.materialfluss.de)
German economy stuck in the doldrums
The ifo Institute has lowered its growth forecast for the current year. It now expects zero growth instead of the previous forecast of 0.4%. The institute has also lowered its estimate for the coming year to 0.9 percent instead of 1.5 percent. The economy is now not expected to grow by 1.5 percent until 2026.
read more...Growth forecast of the ifo Institute (www.polyformnext.de)
German economy stuck in the doldrums
The ifo Institute has lowered its growth forecast for the current year. It now expects zero growth instead of the previous forecast of 0.4%. The institute has also lowered its estimate for next year to 0.9 percent instead of 1.5 percent. The economy is now not expected to grow by 1.5 percent until 2026.
read more...Artificial intelligence (www.materialfluss.de)
Survey: majority worried about the consequences of AI
Artificial intelligence is seen as a revolution in the world of work; according to the ifo Institute, the proportion of companies using AI has doubled to 27% compared to the previous year. However, an Allianz survey also shows that many people are skeptical, worry about jobs and fear growing inequality.
read more...Artificial intelligence (www.industrial-production.de)
Survey: majority worried about the consequences of AI
Artificial intelligence is seen as a revolution in the world of work; according to the ifo Institute, the proportion of companies using AI has doubled to 27% compared to the previous year. However, an Allianz survey also shows that many people are skeptical, worry about jobs and fear growing inequality.
read more...Artificial intelligence (www.polyformnext.de)
Survey: majority worried about the consequences of AI
Artificial intelligence is seen as a revolution in the world of work; according to the ifo Institute, the proportion of companies using AI has doubled to 27% compared to the previous year. However, an Allianz survey also shows that many people are skeptical, worry about jobs and fear growing inequality.
read more...Only minimal growth in 2024 (www.industrial-production.de)
Economic institutes lower economic forecast
According to the five leading economic research institutes, the German economy is struggling. They expect growth of just 0.1% for 2024. They are more optimistic for the coming year.
read more...Only minimal growth in 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
Economic institutes lower economic forecast
According to the five leading economic research institutes, the German economy is struggling. They expect growth of just 0.1% for 2024. They are more optimistic for the coming year.
read more...Conflict in the Red Sea and rail strike (www.polyformnext.de)
Slight increase in material shortages in the industry
The shortage of materials in German industry has increased slightly. In February, 14.6% of the companies surveyed reported shortages, compared to 12.5% in January. This is according to the latest survey by the ifo Institute.
read more...Conflict in the Red Sea and rail strike (www.industrial-production.de)
Slight increase in material shortages in the industry
The shortage of materials in German industry has increased slightly. In February, 14.6% of the companies surveyed reported shortages, compared to 12.5% in January. This is according to the latest survey by the ifo Institute.
read more...Spring economic forecast (www.industrial-production.de)
Ifo Institute: German economy to stagnate in 2023
The Ifo Institute has confirmed its economic forecast for 2023 and 2024. According to this forecast, economic output this year will remain at roughly the same level as the previous year (-0.1%). While the economy in consumer-related sectors will suffer from high inflation and shrink, the industrial economy will support growth.
read more...Economic forecast spring 2023 (www.polyformnext.de)
Ifo Institute: German economy to stagnate in 2023
The Ifo Institute has confirmed its economic forecast for 2023 and 2024. According to this forecast, economic output this year will remain at roughly the same level as the previous year (-0.1%). While the economy in consumer-related sectors will suffer from high inflation and shrink, the industrial economy will support growth.
read more...Forecast (www.industrial-production.de)
ifo Institute: Recession is milder than expected
The expected winter recession will be milder than previously expected. This is according to the ifo Institute's new forecast. According to this, economic output will only shrink by 0.1 percent in 2023. In the fall, researchers were still expecting minus 0.3 percent.
read more...Forecast (www.polyformnext.de)
ifo Institute: Recession is milder than expected
The expected winter recession will be milder than previously expected. This is according to the ifo Institute's new forecast. According to this, economic output will only shrink by 0.1 percent in 2023. In the fall, the researchers were still expecting minus 0.3 percent.
read more...Ifo survey (www.polyformnext.de)
Situation of the German automotive industry slightly better
The business situation of German car manufacturers and their suppliers improved slightly in November, according to the results of a recent Ifo survey. In November, the value rose to minus 2.2 points, after minus 4.3 in October.
read more...Supply chain disruptions (www.polyformnext.de)
Ifo: German industry increases its inventories
Since 2020, German industry has reacted to the disruptions in international supply chains primarily by increasing stock levels. This is according to a survey by the ifo Institute.
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