In the processing industry, managers for the next three months anticipate a moderate increase in production volumes (balance +9%) and headcount stability (balance -4%). Prices of industrial products are forecast to go up in the next three months (balance +30%).
In line with May 2025 estimates, production volume will rise in constructions in the next three months (balance +23%). Managers expect a modest increase in the number of employees (balance +7%) and rising prices of construction works (balance +39%).
In retail trade, managers foresee relative stability of economic activity in the next three months (balance +1%). The volume of orders logged with commodity suppliers by commercial units will register relative stability (balance +5%). Also, employers expect a moderate headcount increase (balance +14%) and soaring retail prices (balance +44%).
Services demand (turnover) will post moderate growth in the next three months (balance plus 6%). Services managers anticipate relative headcount stability (balance plus 2%). According to the managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will follow an upward trend (balance plus 24%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)