Activity in retail is seen significantly higher in the analyzed period, while output in the services sector is expected to grow moderately. A sound increase is also predicted for the manufacturing industry and the constructions sector.
Employee numbers are expected to rise in retail, services and constructions, but remain stable in the manufacturing month in the second quarter of the year.
Prices are seen stable in all industries in the April-June period, except retail, where they are expected to rise.
INS interviewed 8,221 managers in manufacturing, constructions, retail and services.