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German Ifo Survey (Mar.)

The strong Ifo Business Climate Index (BCI) for March provided further evidence that, the auto sector aside, Germany’s manufacturers are flourishing. But the rest of the economy is faring less well, and the extension of the virus restrictions means a sustained recovery is unlikely until the second half of the year.

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