The backlog of exhaust emission tests led to a considerable build-up of inventories and production losses in the German automotive
industry. Growth in industrial production also slowed down in Austria. However, this setback is not clearly linked to the
automotive supply industry. The situation on the labour market continued to improve in November. The rise in energy prices
should have peaked in October.
Keywords:Business Cycle Report
Forschungsbereich:Makroökonomie und öffentliche Finanzen
