Yet investment spending on machinery and equipment in the private sector stayed weak,as companies remained cautious in their investment plans amidst a relatively high real interest cost and continued stringency in bank credit.

• 不过，由于实质利息成本相对高昂，加上银行信贷持续紧绌，企业在投资计划上仍然相当审慎，以致私营机构的机器和设备投资开支持续疲弱。