The polled managers estimate a firm increase in the retail and constructions sectors, and a moderate growth in the manufacturing industry and services, in a latest sign of growing business confidence.

The number of employees is expected to increase in constructions during the summer season, and remain steady in the other sectors.

In the May-July period, prices in the construction and retail sectors are expected to rise, while industry and services prices are seen rather stable.

INS interviewed 8,780 managers in manufacturing, constructions, retail and services sectors.