Business Cycles and Forecasting

Short- and medium-term forecasts Business Cycle Analyses National Accounts Weekly WIFO Economic Index WIFO-Konjunkturtest
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
24.11.2026
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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WIFO Flash Estimate on National Accounts
29.01.2027
9:00
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Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of April 2027
09.04.2027
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
WIFO Flash Estimate on National Accounts
30.04.2027
9:00
Publication date
Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of June 2027
24.06.2027
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
WIFO Flash Estimate on National Accounts
30.07.2027
9:00
Publication date
Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of October 2027
12.10.2027
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
WIFO Flash Estimate on National Accounts
29.10.2027
9:00
Publication date
Presentation of the WIFO Economic Outlook of December 2027
21.12.2027
10:00
Press conference on Economic Outlook
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The Economy Defies the Energy Price Shock
The Economy Defies the Energy Price Shock
WIFO Business Cycle Report of November 2026
10.11.2026
Slight Growth in the Third Quarter of 2026
Slight Growth in the Third Quarter of 2026
WIFO Flash Estimate
30.10.2026
Economic Assessments are Becoming More Optimistic
Economic Assessments are Becoming More Optimistic
Results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (Business Cycle Survey) of October 2026
29.10.2026

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