Within the July 2024 survey, processing industry managers forecast for the next three months a relative stability of the output volumes (balance + 14%). Headcount is estimated to remain relatively stable (1% balance). Industrial product prices are expected to register moderate growth in the next three months (balance + 14%).
In line with July 2024 estimates, the constructions field will in the next three months witness rising production volumes (balance plus 17%), but also a moderate headcount increase (balance plus 7%).
Construction works prices are expected to go up (balance plus 25%).
In retail trade, managers foresee an economic activity upward trend (balance plus 20%) for the next three months. The volume of orders logged with commodity suppliers by commercial units will register moderate growth (balance plus 15%). Employers project a moderate increase in the number of employees for the next three months (balance plus 11%).
Commercial company managers expect rising retail prices (balance plus 28%).
In line with estimates, services demand (turnover) will see moderate growth in the next three months (balance plus 7%). Headcount is expected to remain relatively stable (balance plus 2%).
The selling or invoice prices of services will have a moderate upward trend (balance plus 14%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)