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The analysis and forecasting of the business cycle is a core competence of WIFO and has been a pillar of the institute's scientific activities since its foundation in 1927.
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Publications schedule

WIFO Flash Estimate on National Accounts
30.04.2025
9:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
12.05.2025
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
20.05.2025
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
27.05.2025
14:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
11.06.2025
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
17.06.2025
12:00
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Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of June 2025
26.06.2025
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
27.06.2025
14:00
Publication date
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
22.07.2025
12:00
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WIFO Flash Estimate on National Accounts
30.07.2025
9:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
30.07.2025
14:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
11.08.2025
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
26.08.2025
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
28.08.2025
14:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
09.09.2025
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
23.09.2025
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
29.09.2025
14:00
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Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of October 2025
07.10.2025
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
21.10.2025
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
30.10.2025
14:00
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WIFO Flash Estimate on National Accounts
30.10.2025
9:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
11.11.2025
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
25.11.2025
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
27.11.2025
14:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
16.12.2025
12:00
Publication date
Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of December 2025
18.12.2025
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
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Slight GDP Increase in the First Quarter of 2025
Slight GDP Increase in the First Quarter of 2025
WIFO Flash Estimate
30.04.2025
Economic Assessments Remain Sceptical
Economic Assessments Remain Sceptical
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of April 2025
29.04.2025
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 10 to 13 2025
15.04.2025
Economic Expectations Stable at a Low Level
Economic Expectations Stable at a Low Level
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of March 2025
28.03.2025
Austria is in its Third Year of Recession
Austria is in its Third Year of Recession
Economic Outlook for 2025 and 2026
27.03.2025
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 6 to 11 2025
25.03.2025
Economic Outlook for 2025 and 2026
Economic Outlook for 2025 and 2026
Livestream: Press Conference on 27 March 2025
20.03.2025
Recession in Austria Continues
Recession in Austria Continues
WIFO Business Cycle Report from March 2025
10.03.2025
Uncertainty Weighs on Economic Expectations
Uncertainty Weighs on Economic Expectations
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of February 2025
27.02.2025
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 1 to 7 2025
25.02.2025
Positive Sales Trend in the Retail Trade at the End of 2024
Positive Sales Trend in the Retail Trade at the End of 2024
However, Outlook Remains Subdued According to the Retail Business Cycle Report in Cooperation with the Austrian Retail Association
14.02.2025
No Prospects of Economic Recovery Yet
No Prospects of Economic Recovery Yet
WIFO Business Cycle Report of February 2025
11.02.2025
Cautious Improvement in Situation Assessments at the Beginning of the Year
Cautious Improvement in Situation Assessments at the Beginning of the Year
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of January 2025
31.01.2025
Economic Momentum was Weak Again in the Fourth Quarter of 2024
Economic Momentum was Weak Again in the Fourth Quarter of 2024
WIFO Flash Estimate
30.01.2025
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 49 2024 to 2 2025
21.01.2025
Industrial Sentiment Clouds Economic Climate
Industrial Sentiment Clouds Economic Climate
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of December 2024
08.01.2025
Fiscal Consolidation Hampered by Sluggish GDP Growth
Fiscal Consolidation Hampered by Sluggish GDP Growth
Economic Outlook for 2025 and 2026
20.12.2024
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 45 to 49 2024
17.12.2024
Economic Outlook for 2024 to 2026
Economic Outlook for 2024 to 2026
Aviso: Press Conference on 20 December 2024
06.12.2024
Economic Forecasts Improve at Low Level
Economic Forecasts Improve at Low Level
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of November 2024
28.11.2024
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 40 to 46 2024
26.11.2024
Still No Turnaround in Austria's Industry and Construction Sectors
Still No Turnaround in Austria's Industry and Construction Sectors
WIFO Business Cycle Report of November 2024
11.11.2024
Economic Sentiment Remains Subdued
Economic Sentiment Remains Subdued
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of October 2024
31.10.2024
Domestic Economy Again Weak in the Third Quarter of 2024
Domestic Economy Again Weak in the Third Quarter of 2024
WIFO Flash Estimate
30.10.2024

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