Ifo Institute: Interest Rate Concerns Weigh on Business Climate for Residential Construction in Germany
April 18, 2026
April 18, 2026
MUNICH, Germany, April 18 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Interest Rate Concerns Weigh on Business Climate for Residential Construction in Germany
Sentiment in residential construction in Germany deteriorated again in March. The business climate fell from -17.7 to -19.5 points, due to noticeably more pessimistic expectations. By contrast, the current situation was assessed as somewhat better. "Concerns about . . .
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Interest Rate Concerns Weigh on Business Climate for Residential Construction in Germany
Sentiment in residential construction in Germany deteriorated again in March. The business climate fell from -17.7 to -19.5 points, due to noticeably more pessimistic expectations. By contrast, the current situation was assessed as somewhat better. "Concerns about . . .
