Activity in the retail and services sectors is seen stable over the coming months, the survey showed.

Employee numbers are expected to rise moderately in the retail sector, but decline in constructions during the analyzed period. Executives also predict a relative stability in staff numbers in the manufacturing industry and the services sector.

Prices are expected to drop in the constructions sector, but stagnate in the other industries in December-February.

INS interviewed 8,221 managers in manufacturing, constructions, retail and services.