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What machine sales tell us about the state of European construction
There are signs of a recovery – albeit a fragile one – in the European construction market
Construction market outlook 2025: France
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France’s stagnation and trade tensions may keep the euro under pressure before a late 2025 rebound
Interest rates are falling. So why is European construction still in the doldrums?
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The European Central Bank cut rates in September but so far there is little cheer in construction
Eurozone construction activity down sharply amid continued housebuilding woes
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Construction activity in the Eurozone fell sharply in August, as the dragged down by continued tough conditions
Fall in permits illustrate Germany’s continued residential construction downturn
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A fall in the number of building permits issued for apartments in Germany picked up pace in May, according to new official statistics
Economic outlook: What does the future hold for Germany?
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Scott Hazelton of IHS Markit on what could be a challenging year for German businesses
Why France’s construction industry faces a difficult year ahead
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The French construction industry is facing headwinds that mean it could be in for a difficult year ahead, says Scott Hazelton of IHS Markit.
How are rising interest rates affecting equipment finance?
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Interest rates drive costs up for equipment buyers
Housebuilders list 6 reasons for housing affordability crisis (and 4 ways to fix it)
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A European-wide group of housebuilders and developers has pinpointed six chief causes for the housing affordability crisis that is gripping some of the world’s biggest economies.
What does 2023 hold for the German construction market?
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Scott Hazelton of IHS Markit examines the current and future prospects for construction in Europe’s largest economy
Outlook for construction in Western Europe
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Economist Scott Hazelton looks at markets under pressure 
EU banking regulations could cost 440,000 construction jobs
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Contractor association FIEC voices concerns over implementation of the Basel lll agreement
Virus poses existential threat to the EU
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Uneven recovery could unsettle unity of member states says EU commissioner Paolo Gentiloni