The results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey) of October show a quarter-on-quarter weakening of economic
assessments and a further deterioration of economic expectations for all sectors. Capacity utilisation also declined in all
sectors, but still remained at average levels. As in previous quarters, the "shortage of labour force" was the most important
constraint on business activity in the Austrian economy, although the "insufficient demand" is gaining in importance. Business
uncertainty has risen for the last months. Sales price expectations has also remained above average.
