In a sector that usually exudes confidence, 43 per cent of European companies think profits will fall next year with only 22 per cent thinking they will rise, giving a net balance of -21 per cent.

• 在通常信心强盛的服务业，43%25的欧洲企业认为明年利润将下降，只有22%25的企业认为利润将上升，两者净差为-21%25。