Austrian Economy Expected to Remain Weak, According to Bank Austria Indicator

A customer shops for groceries at a supermarket in Vienna.Photographer: Andrei Pungovschi/Bloomberg
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The Austrian economy will continue its decline in the third quarter, according to the latest UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator, adding to fears of a potential recession.

The September reading showed a drop to -4 points, the lowest value since the first lockdown during the corona pandemic, after weak demand in the manufacturing sector also affected the service sector, Bank Austria said.