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, manufacturing industry, and constructions, but remain stable in the services sector in the spring months.
Prices are seen stable in all industries in the March-May period, except retail, where they are expected to rise.
INS interviewed 8,221 managers in manufacturing, constructions, retail and services.