The euro-zone’s fledgling economic upturn has so far been driven largely by the short-term boost to consumer spending from lower oil prices and weak inflation. If it is to be sustained, the biggest factor previously holding the recovery back – the dire performance of investment – will need to improve. However, we doubt that a substantial improvement is on the horizon.
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