In line with October 2023 estimates, processing industry managers expect a relative stability of production volumes (balance plus 4%).
In terms of headcount, a relative stability is projected (balance -2%).
Industrial product prices are estimated to go up in the next three months (balance plus 16%).
In constructions, managers expect a moderate decline in production volumes (balance -11%) and number of employees (balance -6%). Construction works prices are anticipated to rise (balance plus 31%).
In the retail sector, managers expect a moderate upward trend for economic activity (balance plus 13%). The volume of orders logged with commodity suppliers by commercial units will post moderate growth (balance plus 13). Employers expect headcount to go up in the next three months (balance plus 18%).
Commercial companies’ managers estimate retail sales prices to rise (balance plus 31%).
In line with October 2023 estimates, services demand (turnover) will be relatively stable in the next three months (balance plus 1%). The number of employees is expected to be relatively stable (balance -1%).
The selling or invoice prices of services will follow a moderate upward trend (balance plus 12%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)