Business Cycles and Forecasting

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.
Current key indicators on economic activity
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
Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of March 2026
26.03.2026
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of June 2026
25.06.2026
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of October 2026
07.10.2026
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of December 2026
17.12.2026
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
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