The results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey) in January continue to show a sceptical economic picture. Economic
assessments remained particularly pessimistic in manufacturing. Capacity utilisation rose slightly but remained below average
in construction and manufacturing. In the total economy "insufficient demand" remained the most frequently cited obstacle
to business activity, followed by "shortage of labour force". Sales price expectations rose again slightly and remained above
average in services and retail.
JEL-Codes:E32, E66
Keywords:WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey), Quarterly data, Business cycle
Research group:Macroeconomics and Public Finance – Industrial, Innovation and International Economics – Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis
