Construction: Structural growth will be shaped by a mix of divergent country trends

Stronger than expected economic struggles in emerging markets, markedly for commodity exporters, leading to declining public investments. Increasing interest rates weighing on firms' capacity to repay debts and household purchasing decisions. Rebound in public investment may support some infrastructure projects in Europe and China.

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