According to the business tendency survey of February 2024, managers from the manufacturing industry forecast a moderate growth of the production volume for the next three months (balance +6%). Regarding the number of employees, a relative stability is estimated, the balance being -1%. For the prices of industrial products, a growth is forecasted for the next three months (balance +18%).
According to February 2024 estimations, there will be a moderate growth in the production volume of the construction activity for the next three months (balance +9%). Managers forecast a relative stability in the number of employees (balance -1%). Construction work prices are anticipated to grow (balance +32%).
In the retail trade sector, managers estimated a relative stability in the economic activity for the next three months (balance +5%). The volume of orders placed by the trade units to the suppliers of goods will register a moderate growth (balance +12%). Employers forecast a moderate growth in the number of employees for the next three months (balance +15%). Managers of trade companies estimate a sharp growth of the retail prices (balance +40%). In line with February 2024 estimations, the demand for services (turnover) will register a relative stability for the next three months (balance +4%). A relative stability is estimated for the number of employees (balance +1%). According to the managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will register a moderate growth (balance +14%).