Most of them expect the number of employees to stabilize in the processing industry, constructions and services.
Processing industry managers forecast a relative stability of production volumes for the next three months (balance +3%) and of headcount. As regards industrial prices, these are projected to rise in the next three months (balance +35%).
In line with managers’ expectations, the construction sector will in the next three months registered a relative stability of production volume (balance +2%), as well as of headcount (balance -2%). However, construction works prices are forecast to soar (balance +44%).
In the trade field, managers expect moderate economic activity growth for the next three months (balance +12%). Employers predict a moderate increase in the number of employees (balance +14%). Managers expect retail prices to spike (balance +49%).
In the services area, demand (turnover) will record relative stability in the next three months (balance +5%). The number of employees is expected to remain relatively stable (balance -1%). According to the managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will grow (balance +24%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)