All negative

摘要

The European construction industry fell into recession in September, according to the results of the latest CE Barometer survey, with respondents reporting negative sentiment across the board. Following on from weak results in August, survey data showed month-on-month activity falling, and a negative future outlook. Respondents also said they were busier a year ago. A negative balance of -30.1% of respondents said there were greater activity levels in September 2011, compared to the same month this year. This measure of confidence has been in negative territory since February this year, but at -30% it sunk to a depth that has not been seen since 2009. The balance figure is the percentage of positive responses, minus the number of negative ones.