die Investitionszurückhaltung
Translation
reluctance to invest, investment restraint
Examples
Die unsichere Lage führt zu Investitionszurückhaltung.
The uncertain situation leads to a reluctance to invest.
Unternehmen üben derzeit Investitionszurückhaltung.
Companies are currently exercising investment restraint.
Grammar Patterns
Investitionszurückhaltung ((exercise/show)) to exercise investment restraint Companies are exercising investment restraint.
Similar Words
Kaufzurückhaltung (consumer restraint), Konsumzurückhaltung (reluctance to consume)
Etymology
A compound of 'Investition' (investment) and 'Zurückhaltung' (restraint, reluctance).
Memory Tips
Think of 'holding back' (zurückhalten) from making 'investments'. It describes a general hesitancy among businesses to invest.