Change craftsmanship: optimism despite weak investments!
Change craftsmanship: optimism despite weak investments!
The mood in the craft is surprisingly optimistic in the third quarter of 2024! Despite a slight decline in the current business Situation, many companies rate their future prospects more positively than in the previous year. According to the autumn economics survey of the Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Stade Chamber of Crafts, in which 466 companies took part, the business climate index increases from 96 to 103 points. "The companies see themselves as stable, although the overall economic situation is characterized by negative reports," explains Chamber of Chamber Matthias Steffen. Currently, 48 percent of the companies feel their situation as good, while 16 percent report on a bad situation - an increase compared to the previous year.
fluctuating sales and investments
The survey also shows alarming trends: 33 percent of the companies report sales declines, and only 19 percent were able to increase their sales. Employment also remains a topic - 15 percent of companies have increases, while 23 percent had to reduce staff. The willingness to invest is weak, only 19 percent of the companies have increased their investments, while 34 percent have made cuts. This development could further tighten in the coming months.
"There is a lot of uncertainty about the future government's future economic policy course," warns Steffen. Despite falling inflation and lower interest rates, sustainable growth impulses are missing. The craft businesses urgently call for relief for taxes and energy costs. The increasing wage costs that represent an enormous burden for the labor -intensive craft are particularly worrying. While the business climate index in industry is falling, the health crafts enjoy a positive development, with an increase to 129 points. The location remains stable in the vehicle trade, while the construction industry breathes a sigh of relief and the index increases to 96 points.
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Ort | Braunschweig, Deutschland |
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