In the processing industry, managers for the next three months forecast relatively stable production volumes (balance plus 2%) and headcount (balance plus 1%). Also, industrial product prices are estimated to grow moderately (balance plus 12%).
In constructions, estimates point to rising production volumes (balance plus 17% and a moderate increase in employee numbers (balance plus 7%). As regards construction works prices, these are expected to rise (balance plus 24%).
In retail, managers for the next three months expect a moderate upward trend for economic activity (balance plus 13%). The volume of orders logged with commodity suppliers by commercial units will see a moderate increase (balance plus 13%).
Employers also expect employee numbers to go up in the next three months (balance plus 16%) and retail prices to rise (balance plus 22%).
In line with July 2023 estimates, services demand (turnover) will grow moderately in the next three months (balance plus 7%). The number of employees is expected to remain relatively stable (balance plus 4%).
According to managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will register a moderate upward tendency (balance plus 7%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)