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flag Germany's construction sector contracted sharply in October, hitting a seven-month low due to high costs, interest rates, and weak demand.

flag Germany's construction sector hit a seven-month low in October, with the PMI dropping to 42.8 from 46.2, signaling sharp contraction across housing, commercial, and civil engineering segments. flag The decline, worse than forecast, was driven by high costs, elevated long-term interest rates, and ongoing economic uncertainty. flag While inflation eased, business confidence remains weak, and demand for subcontractors fell, raising recession concerns despite some positive signs in upcoming infrastructure projects.

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