Saturday, 2 February 2013

Business Investment Is Down In Europe

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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