Last month’s survey also anticipated lower activity in constructions compared with the previous three months.
The polled managers estimate retail activity would pick up slightly in October through December, while the manufacturing and services sectors are expected to remain stable until the end of the year.
Most managers estimate prices will increase in all sectors over the October-December interval. Employees numbers are expected to remain rather unchanged compared with the previous three months, except in constructions, where managers foresee cuts.
INS interviewed 8,641 managers in manufacturing, constructions, retail and services sectors.