Business Cycles and Forecasting

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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

Weekly WIFO Economic Index
24.02.2026
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
26.02.2026
14:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
10.03.2026
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
24.03.2026
12:00
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Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of March 2026
26.03.2026
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
30.03.2026
14:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
28.04.2026
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
29.04.2026
14:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
12.05.2026
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
26.05.2026
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
28.05.2026
14:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
10.06.2026
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
23.06.2026
12:00
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Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of June 2026
25.06.2026
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
29.06.2026
14:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
28.07.2026
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
30.07.2026
14:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
11.08.2026
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
25.08.2026
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
28.08.2026
14:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
09.09.2026
9:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
29.09.2026
14:00
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Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of October 2026
07.10.2026
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
27.10.2026
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
29.10.2026
14:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturbericht (business cycle report)
10.11.2026
9:00
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Weekly WIFO Economic Index
24.11.2026
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
27.11.2026
14:00
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Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of December 2026
17.12.2026
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
22.12.2026
12:00
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WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey)
07.01.2027
14:00
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Improvement in Retail Sentiment at the Start of the Year, Christmas Sales Were Positive
Improvement in Retail Sentiment at the Start of the Year, Christmas Sales Were Positive
Retail Business Cycle Report in Cooperation with the Austrian Retail Association
12.02.2026
Inflation Rate Falls Significantly, but Economic Activity Remains Sluggish
Inflation Rate Falls Significantly, but Economic Activity Remains Sluggish
WIFO Business Cycle Report of February 2026
10.02.2026
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Economic Momentum Was Slightly Positive in the Fourth Quarter of 2025
WIFO Flash Estimate
30.01.2026
Cautious Economic Sentiment at the Start of the Year
Cautious Economic Sentiment at the Start of the Year
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of January 2026
29.01.2026
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 49 2025 to 3 2026
27.01.2026
Economic Sentiment Develops Unevenly
Economic Sentiment Develops Unevenly
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of December 2025
08.01.2026
Austria's Economy Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel
Austria's Economy Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel
Economic Outlook for 2025 to 2027
18.12.2025
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 45 to 48 2025
16.12.2025
Economic Outlook for 2025 to 2027
Economic Outlook for 2025 to 2027
Aviso: Press Conference on 18 December 2025
05.12.2025
Economic Assessments Remain Cautious Despite Improvement
Economic Assessments Remain Cautious Despite Improvement
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of November 2025
27.11.2025
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 40 to 46 2025
25.11.2025
Cumulative Turnover in Retail Trade Better than in 2024, but Recent Development Remained Flat
Cumulative Turnover in Retail Trade Better than in 2024, but Recent Development Remained Flat
Retail Business Cycle Report in Cooperation with the Austrian Retail Association
07.11.2025
Economic Assessments Improve Slightly
Economic Assessments Improve Slightly
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of October 2025
31.10.2025
Domestic Business Cycle Remains Subdued in the Third Quarter of 2025
Domestic Business Cycle Remains Subdued in the Third Quarter of 2025
WIFO Flash Estimate
30.10.2025
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 32 to 41 2025
21.10.2025
Inflation Forecast for 2025 and 2026
Inflation Forecast for 2025 and 2026
WIFO Research Brief Delivers Detailed Insights
10.10.2025
Austria Gradually Emerges from Recession
Austria Gradually Emerges from Recession
Economic Outlook for 2025 and 2026
07.10.2025
Economic Assessments Show Little Momentum
Economic Assessments Show Little Momentum
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of September 2025
29.09.2025
Economic Outlook for 2025 and 2026
Economic Outlook for 2025 and 2026
Livestream: Press Conference on 7 October 2025
23.09.2025
Business Cycle Sluggish, Inflation Rising
Business Cycle Sluggish, Inflation Rising
WIFO Business Cycle Report of September 2025
10.09.2025
Business Cycle in Austria Remains Flat
Business Cycle in Austria Remains Flat
WIFO Business Cycle Report of November 2025
10.09.2025
Foto: Alexander Müller Fotokurse, Fotografie, Fotoreisen | Www.alexandermüller.at
Weekly WIFO Economic Index
WWWI: Calendar Weeks 27 to 33 2025
26.08.2025
Strong Sales Growth in June, Consumption Robust in the Second Quarter of 2025
Strong Sales Growth in June, Consumption Robust in the Second Quarter of 2025
Retail Business Cycle Report in Cooperation with the Austrian Retail Association
22.08.2025
Economy Still Struggling to Recover in Austria
Economy Still Struggling to Recover in Austria
WIFO Business Cycle Report of August 2025
11.08.2025

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