Housing revival unlikely to drive a consumer recovery

There are early signs of a revival in euro-zone housing markets. Even in the periphery, the housing market seems to have passed its worst, which on the face of it, may provide some relief to consumers. But there are good reasons why the housing market is unlikely to drive a consumer recovery.

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