FX.co ★ German Business Climate Hits Six-Month High

Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index rose to 88.6 in February 2026, its highest reading since August 2025 and slightly above market expectations of 88.4, indicating strengthening momentum in Europe’s largest economy. The current conditions subindex increased to 86.7 from 85.7, while the expectations component climbed to 90.5 from 89.6, underscoring mounting optimism about the outlook in the coming months.