At the level of the processing industry, managers estimate a relative stability of production volumes (balance plus 2%) for the next three months. Headcount is expected to remain relatively stable, with a 0% balance.
Industrial product prices are expected to post moderate growth in the next three months (balance plus 14%).
In line with August 2023 estimates, production volumes will register a moderate increase in the construction activity in the next three months (balance plus 8%).
Managers expect the number of employees to be relatively stable (balance plus 3%).
As regards construction works prices, they are forecast to go up (balance plus 28%).
In the retail sector, managers expect moderate growth of economic activity in the next three months (balance plus 10%). The volume of orders logged with commodity suppliers by commercial units will post a moderate advance (balance plus 14%).
Employers anticipate a moderate increase in employee numbers for the coming three months (balance plus 12%).
Commercial companies’ managers expect retail sales prices to go up (balance plus 25%).
In line with August 2023 estimates, services demand (turnover) will be relatively stable in the next three months (balance plus 4%). Headcount is expected to be relatively stable (balance plus 3%).
Managers believe the selling or invoice prices of services will register a moderate upward tendency (balance plus 9%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)