On the other hand, the polled managers expect relative stability in the manufacturing industry and in the constructions sector.

The number of employees is expected to increase in the retail sector during the analyzed period, but is seen steady in the other sectors.

In the August-October period, prices in retail are expected to rise, while constructions, industry and services prices are seen rather stable.

INS interviewed 8,780 managers in manufacturing, constructions, retail and services sectors.