Investment is Expected to Increase in Manufacturing in 2013, While Construction Firms Expect a Decrease. Results of the WIFO Autumn 2012 Investment Survey

According to the results of WIFO's Autumn 2012 Investment Survey, investment in manufacturing (in current prices) will increase by 13 percent in 2013. The largest rise is expected for producers of consumer goods, followed by investment goods. Manufacturers of intermediates expect a decrease in investment. Construction firms expect practically no change in investment as compared to the previous year.