News from 2025-11-28 / KfW Research

KfW-ifo SME Barometer November 2025

Tougher than expected

SME business sentiment was treading water in November. It rose minimally from -14.6 to -14.5 balance points. Situation assessments dipped slightly while expectations rose somewhat. At the same time, the ongoing upward trend of business expectations is giving hope that growth momentum will pick up soon.

KfW-ifo SME Barometer November 2025

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