At the same time, economic activity in the processing industry, retail and services will be relatively stable.
Processing industry managers forecast a relative stability of production volumes for the next three months (balance +1%). Employee numbers are expected to be relatively stable (balance 2%), while industrial product prices are projected to see strong growth in the next three months (balance + 40%).
In constructions, production volumes are expected to decline (balance -18%) and the number of employees to fall (balance -8%). As regards construction works prices, these will spike (balance + 45%).
In retail, managers forecast for the next three months a relative stability of economic activity (balance -5%0. The volume of orders addressed to commodity suppliers by commercial units will see moderate growth (balance +14%. Employers expect a moderate increase in the number of employees (balance +11%) and a strong one in retail prices (balance + 48%).
In line with October estimates, services demand (turnover) will be relatively stable in the next three months (balance +5%). The number of employees is expected to be relatively stable (balance +4%). According to the managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will rise (balance +25%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)