Deutschland Unternehmensvertrauen

The Ifo Business Climate indicator for Germany rose to 86.7 in March 2025, marking its highest level since July and aligning with market expectations. Business sentiment improved as companies grew more optimistic about the months ahead (87.7 vs. 85.6 in February), following a historic debt deal to increase defense spending by easing strict rules and establishing a substantial infrastructure fund. Additionally, firms' assessment of the current business situation improved as well (85.7 vs. 85.0). Sentiment improved across all industries. Manufacturers (-16.6 vs. -21.9) and trade (-23.7 vs. -26.2) saw a notable shift toward less skepticism in their outlook. Service providers (-1.1 vs. -4.3) benefited primarily from growing optimism among architectural and engineering firms. Meanwhile, the construction sector (-24.6 vs. -27.4) showed gains driven by a more positive assessment of the current situation, though a lack of orders remained the industry's biggest challenge.