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Investment turns a corner, but recovery will be uneven

The Q2 rise in euro-zone investment marks the start of the recovery, but one that will be weak and uneven across markets. Economic and political concerns means investment in Germany and France is likely to lag, while the faster pick-up to date in Italy could be halted by a rise in risk-free rates.

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