Signs of Economic Activity Losing Momentum

Strong export demand, lively investment activities and high consumer purchasing power have fuelled a substantial expansion of production in the course of this year. Most recently, however, first signs of an imminent slow-down of growth have been noticeable. Rising oil prices are contributing to the...

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Link(s) zu Dokument(en):WIFO Publikation
Veröffentlicht in:WIFO Monatsberichte (monthly reports)
1. Verfasser: Markus Marterbauer
Format: article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2000
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Zusammenfassung:Strong export demand, lively investment activities and high consumer purchasing power have fuelled a substantial expansion of production in the course of this year. Most recently, however, first signs of an imminent slow-down of growth have been noticeable. Rising oil prices are contributing to the dampening of demand for intermediate goods and subduing the development of disposable household incomes.