The business investment rate in Europe fell in the third quarter of 2012. The rate fell in both zones, in the euro area by 19.9% compared to 20.2% in the second quarter and in the EU27 by 19.6% compared with 19.9% in the second quarter. In the euro area investment decreased -0.7% but gross value added increased 0.4%. Stocks fell for the fourth consecutive quarter. The gross profit share was almost unchanged in both zones, 37.6% (37.7%) in the EU27 and 38% (38.1%) in the euro area.
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