In line with December 2023 estimates, managers from the manufacturing industry forecast a relative stability of the production volume for the next three months (balance -5%). In terms of headcount, a relative stability is estimated, the balance being -3%. Industrial product prices are estimated to go up in the next three months (balance plus 17%).
In the construction sector, managers expect a decrease in production volumes for the next three months (balance -21%) and a moderate decrease in the number of employees (balance -10%). Construction work prices are anticipated to grow (balance plus 30%).
In the retail trade sector, managers predict a relative stability in the economic activity for the next three months (balance plus 3%). The volume of orders logged with commodity suppliers by commercial units will post moderate growth (balance plus 11%). Employers forecast moderate growth in employee numbers for the next three months (balance plus 15%). Commercial companies’ managers estimate retail sales prices to rise (balance plus 43%).
In line with December 2023 estimates, services demand (turnover) will be relatively stable in the next three months (balance 0%). 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%).