Processing industry managers expect relative production stability for the next three months, reflected in a + 0.3% balance. In terms of headcount, a moderate decline is projected, with a -6.2% balance. Industrial product prices are expected to follow an upward trend, indicated in a + 42.6% balance.
In the constructions field, a positive dynamic is forecast in terms of production volumes, with a plus 9.2% balance. Managers expect a relative headcount stability (plus 1.0% balance). Construction works prices are seen following an upward trend (plus 54.5% balance).
In retail trade, managers foresee a moderate turnover decrease (-9.0% balance). As regards workforce, employers anticipate a relative stability of the number of employees (balance plus 5.1%). Price hikes are expected by 54.5% of respondents, while just 1.3% say prices will fall; the balance is thus 53.2%.
On the basis of estimated data, services volume (turnover) forecast for the next three months points to a relative stability tendency, with a plus 1.6% balance. In the services field, the number of employees is expected to remain almost unchanged, with a -0.5% balance. Sales prices are expected to follow an upward trend, with a plus 36.4% balance.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)